Crystal Palace will look to end their winless run when they host Newcastle at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon in their next Premier League encounter.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 25th October.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace enter their Gameweek 8 Premier League clash at Selhurst Park dealing with notable absences, particularly across their defensive line.
Manager Pierre Sage has confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu remains sidelined with a calf issue, while Chadi Riad is out with a knee injury and Quinten Timber misses out due to a thigh problem.
In goal, Dean Henderson is facing a late fitness test after a foot injury to determine his availability. Further forward, striker Jørgen Strand Larsen is highly doubtful and undergoing late assessments after picking up a knock during the midweek Europa League draw against Beşiktaş.
On a positive note, the Eagles receive a massive attacking boost with the return of Jean-Philippe Mateta. The striker is fully fit and expected to lead the line with confidence after finding the back of the net in European competition earlier in the week.
Newcastle team news
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle continues to navigate a heavy tactical rebuild alongside persistent fitness struggles within his squad.
Right-back Tino Livramento remains completely sidelined with a knee injury, as the club’s medical staff exercises extreme caution over his recovery timeline, while goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is also ruled out with a thigh injury.
There is better news on the training pitch, however, as Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey have both successfully returned to first-team training this week following hamstring and thigh issues respectively.
Jaissle confirmed that while Elanga is fit enough to make the traveling matchday squad, he is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes. Additionally, winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo remains a late doubt for the fixture due to a recent illness that kept him away from training sessions.
Form
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace enter this fixture in worrying form, particularly at the back, having conceded a league-high 17 goals after seven matches. The Eagles suffered a humiliating 5-0 thrashing by rivals Brighton in their last Premier League outing, which followed a 3-2 defeat to Lyon in the Europa League. While Pierre Sage’s side did bounce back mid-week with a hard-fought 2-2 European draw against Beşiktaş, confidence remains fragile.
Newcastle
Newcastle United are similarly struggling under head coach Matthias Jaissle, losing three of their last four league matches. The Magpies have developed severe defensive vulnerabilities on the road, suffering heavy away defeats including a 4-1 thrashing by Leeds United followed by another 4-1 loss to newly promoted Coventry City. A recent 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa has intensified pressure on the team.
Predicted lineups
Crystal Palace: Benitez; Richards, Disasi, Canvot; Khalaili, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; McNeil, Pino; Mateta
Newcastle United: Hornicek; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Joelinton; Murphy, Osula, Barnes; Wissa
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