Neil Warnock does not expect Crystal Palace's poor end to pre-season to have any impact once the Championship kicks off tomorrow.

Palace open up against Plymouth Argyle at Selhurst Park after two defeats in two pre-season games at home against League One side's Norwich City and Gillingham.

Warnock admits Plymouth probably fancy their chances after those performances but does not believe they will have any bearing once the whistle is blown.

"The last two games haven't been good but overall it's been a very good pre-season," he said.

"I imagine if Plymouth had seen us the last couple of games they would be rubbing their hands with glee but it's a different ball game when the season starts.

"We are going to have to battle for everything we get, there will be some games that are not so pretty, but you have to try and come out with points and I expect Saturday to be the same.

"I don't expect it to be a wonderful array of football."