PALACE ARE IN FREEFALL

After such a fine start, which saw them beat Chelsea and Liverpool away, and look like genuine contenders for a top four place, Alan Pardew’s side have not
won or scored in their past five games.

SHELVEY MAY BE A BARGAIN

The £12m midfielder ran the show in brilliant first half display against West Ham. His range of passing added hugely to Newcastle’s
threat going forward. Carry this form and a spot at Euro 2016 is on the cards.

AUSTIN MAKES PERFECT SENSE

Yes, there are a few doubts over his injury record but £4m for QPR’s Charlie Austin is an absolute steal for Southampton. It’s low risk and high reward for a player being touted for £16m last summer.

TIM’S TIME IS UP

Not in January, mind, but in the summer. For the past two seasons his form for Everton has dipped and the American has cost the Blues crucial points at times. Colorado Rapids reportedly want to take him to MLS.

CITY’S TITLE BID GIVEN A SERG

Aguero scored twice and set up David Silva for City’s fourth. If they are to win the title they will need Aguero fit and back to his best. On this evidence
against Palace, he is close to that.