The team sheets are in ahead of tonight’s 8pm kick-off at Selhurst Park, where Eddie Howe’s Mags take on Oliver Glasner’s Eagles. Here’s the side we’ve gone with.
STARTING XI: Dubravka – Murphy, Krafth, Schar, Burn – Longstaff, Bruno, Anderson – Gordon, Isak, Barnes.
SUBS: Karius, Wilson, Dummett, Ritchie, Hall, Livramento, White, A. Murphy, Parkinson
Howe has gone with the same side that hammered Spurs last time out, keeping faith in a defence featuring Murphy, Krafth, Schar and Burn.
Callum Wilson returns to the squad, giving Howe another option from the bench following his return to traiing and recovery from pectoral surgery. He scored when the two sides last met, netting in a 4-0 win at St James’ Park.
As expected, a number of first-team players miss out once again, with Trippier, Joelinton, Pope, Almiron and Targett all absent. Willock and Miley have been ruled out for the season as they recover from niggling injuries, while Botman and Lascelles are recovering from UCL surgery.
For Palace, Olise drops to the bench, but Eze starts once again after starring in their 5-2 win on Sunday. Wharton is also one to watch in midfield. He was watched by Newcastle scouts before sealing a £20m move from Blackburn and looks a superb play.
Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Munoz, Clyne, Andersen, Richards, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Eze, Ayew, Mateta
