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21 October 2021, 16:55 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United Premier League Oct 23, 2021

Crystal Palace takes on Newcastle United over the weekend in what would be the 21st episode of their rivalry in English top-flight football. Scheduled for kick-off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 23, at Selhurst Park, the game will be overseen by referee Darren England. The assistants, Nick Hopton and Wade Smith, will lend a helping hand, while the fourth official, Craig Pawson, will be on the sidelines. Lee Mason will be the VAR.

Preview Crystal Palace Premier League, Oct 23, 2021

Preview Despite a spirited effort, Crystal Palace were denied a win in the disappointing 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Monday at the Emirates Stadium. Nicolas Pepe’s attempt failed to find the back of the net but an alert Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (8’) was quick to tuck in the rebound for an Arsenal lead. Minutes after the break, Christian Benteke (50’) saw the visitors return to level terms, before a fantastic effort from Odsonne Edouard (73’) left Palace with the lead with slightly over fifteen minutes left to play. An anxious Patrick Vieira was hoping to see his side make a berth in safety until a last-gasp effort from Alexandre Lacazette (90’+5) deep into stoppage time left him heartbroken at the sidelines. Palace have picked up a point each in their last three games in the Premier League and will make their return with three draws in a row: WLDDD. The Eagles are in 14th place, having picked up 8 points after 1W, 5D, & 2L. With the poor stroke of luck last weekend, Patrick Vieira will aim for three points once again when this window of opportunity presents itself on Saturday. The Eagles are looking to go unbeaten in their opening five home league matches this season. Should Palace avoid defeat at the weekend, it would be the first time since they achieved the same feat in the 1990/91 season. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Benteke at the top of the design is expected in this game against the Magpies. Nathan Ferguson is ruled out alongside Eberechi Eze.

Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Oct 23, 2021

Preview Newcastle United will look to begin a new era under a yet-to-be-named coach after parting ways with Steve Bruce earlier on Wednesday. I am grateful to everyone connected with Newcastle United for the opportunity to manage this unique football club, the 60-year-old said on the club’s official website. The axe was imminent, following the £305M takeover by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium. Bruce left Newcastle in 19th place after his exit, having picked up 3 points from 0W, 3D, & 5L, following his 1000th game in charge as a manager, which ended in a 3-2 defeat to Spurs last Sunday. The Magpies return with back-to-back defeats: LDDLL, and with the interim coach, Graeme Jones, in charge for this game against Crystal Palace. A 4—1—4—1 formation may be seen with Callum Wilson in attack on Saturday.

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