Indeed. There is only one team currently above Palace that they may finish above, and that is Watford. Below them are 4 clubs that you'd fancy to be above Palace by the time the season ends.
I see Palace as currently being in 13th spot, and they could well be 15th in the end. Significantly better placed than us of course - no one can dispute that, but I pity any of their fans who were buying the "challenging for Europe" crap.
13th? 15th? Why would the strongest Palace team we've had in decades finish lower than we did last year and the year before?
Because there are 12-14 stronger teams.
Still 11th but 3 teams within 3 points now. If Everton and Chelsea both win tomorrow you'll be 13th.