Here's the build-up to that Bojan shot which was tipped wide. Some nice play from Stoke who are beginning to impose themselves on the contest.

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Stoke are turning up the dial now. Bojan rifles in a stinging shot which is tipped wide by Wayne Hennessey. Good save that.

Xherdan Shaqiri drops his shoulder and heads goalwards. He evades a couple of challenges before being stopped in his tracks by Damien Delaney. Almost exciting.

Mark Hughes looks a bit fed up on the blustery Britannia touchline. As though he's worried about how much money Mrs Hughes might be spending in the sales on Panic Saturday.

I've just suggested to a colleague that this game is not living up to expectation. His reply is that he had low expectations for this game anyway.

Which of us was right? Seriously... this is a poor game at the moment.

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Still no chances...

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All of a sudden, Stoke are becoming the dominant team as Crystal Palace sit back and allow the hosts to zip the ball about. A dangerous game to be playing with Stoke's front three.

We're still waiting for a proper chance here. In other news, does anybody else hate the fact Glen Johnson wears the number eight shirt? With Phil Bardsley hogging the number two shirt, give Jono the number 22 and move Xherdan Shaqiri to number eight. Much more deserving.

Shaqiri, by the way, has just dragged a shot well wide from 30 yards out. Well wide.

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You know how I said Palace appeared to be loading up attacks down the right...

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To Crystal Palace's credit, they look like the home side here. They are playing a high line and spraying the ball out wide whenever possible. No real chances yet though.

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It looks like Palace are trying to exploit any Stoke weakness down the right, as they continually look to release the lively-looking Wilfried Zaha. Philipp Wollscheid is looking good though - cutting everything out.

For those doing any sort of commentator's bingo, here's your first mention of a 'stiff breeze' at the Brit today.

An early chance for Palace sees a cross come in from the right towards Connor Wickham but Philipp Wollscheid reads it and clears.

We'll get the pre-match handshakes out of the way and then we're good to go.

Should be a cracker this.

I've just clocked that Palace can go fourth today if results go their way. Stoke aren't that far behind either.

We're waiting for the teams to come out at the Brit now. The pitch is lined by local children waving flags. A bit of Eminem 'Lose Yourself' is pumped out over the speakers. Almost set.

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BBC Sport's prediction overlord Mark Lawrenson reckons this game is going to be 2-0 to Stoke.

But what do you think? There is no need to scream your prediction at your computer any more - you can have your say using our Predictor.

There is a league table for how fans of each club are doing prediction-wise this season. Stoke and Palace are battling it out for the 'Champions League' places. But you can do even better than that by predicting right now.

Home supporters at The Brit are currently applauding a number of people connected to the club who have sadly passed away this year. Emotional - but a nice touch from all.

I'm sure Palace fans know this already, but the Eagles have completed a deal that sees American investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer take a large stake in the club.

The pair, who already own the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils, will join chairman Steve Parish in control at Selhurst Park.

Harris, Blitzer and Parish will each own an 18% stake in Palace.

Parish said shareholders had agreed an "initial £50m injection of capital" to develop the club's stadium.

Exciting times. At this rate, Palace will be winning the league in five years.