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WE'VE WON THE FUCKING LEAGUE!!!
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Well, why not. The goal for both sides is also in the interest of the league in general. I’d expect us to want to be as easy on Palace as we can be, really.
Wrap everyone in bubblewrap
I'm sure Palace will approach it as a friendly too, they don't want injuries ahead of their European cup final either, and their spot in the league isn't in danger. You probably don't want to risk someone like Saka or Saliba. OTOH, they have rhythm now and after playing twice a week for 9 months or so, 2 weeks off might not be ideal.
But, it's a great chance to give players who might be needed in the final some playing time.
Well, yeah basically, and both teams give some people a run on the paddock who generally don’t get a crack. Might even be a good game to give Timber and Merino if he’s ready some time.
It makes sense. The league, and by that I mean the teams themselves, want all the teams in finals to win them, the best way to help that is easy prep.
The only reason why not that I can think of is that both teams are supposed to try to win, even if the game is sort of meaningless. But, as long as they try to win who cares if they also practice situations that might come up in their respective European finals.