If we lose Monday it will be 9 played with 8 points (0.88ppg), 2 wins, at least -5 goal difference. 2 points off relegation zone.
Smith was sacked with 11 played with 10 points (0.91ppg), 3 wins, -6 goal difference. 2 points off relegation zone.
If Palace beat Leeds and West Ham get a point against Fulham today then we would be 16th, the same position we were in when Smith was sacked.
Continuous improvement.