05 November 2021, 08:47 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Premier League fixture, Crystal Palace vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers, kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, November 6 at Selhurst Park. Referee Graham Scott will be in charge, with the help of the assistants, Peter Kirkup, and Marc Perry. Fourth official Gavin Ward will be at the sidelines, while John Brooks will be the VAR.
Preview Crystal Palace Premier League, Nov 6, 2021
Preview The Eagles return after their famous 2-0 win over Manchester City last Saturday. Wilfried Zaha (6’) punished City after a defensive error, in the shape of a loose pass at the back. Right at the stroke of half-time, Palace picked up the numerical advantage after Laporte (R. 45’+2) was shown a straight red for denying Palace a clear goal-scoring opportunity. A minute short of the hour mark, Gabriel Jesus hit the back of the net with a brilliant effort. However, the Brazilian was denied the magical moment after the goal was chalked off, with the help of the VAR for an offside in the build-up. With two minutes left on the clock, Olise teed up Conor Gallagher (88’) for Palace’s second after a well-executed counterattack. It was the first win for the Eagles in five games: DDDDW, and it saw Crystal Palace move two steps higher, from 15th to 13th place on the table, having picked up 12 points after 2W, 6D, & 2L. Patrick Vieira is undefeated in his first five home league matches as Eagles boss (1W, 4D, & 0L), and remains the first manager to achieve that numerical feat in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. On Saturday, the 45-year-old will aim to extend his remarkable record when he lays out the 4—3—3 formation with Zaha, Ayew, and Odsonne Édouard in attack. Eberechi Eze made an appearance for Crystal Palace U23 on Monday, having recently returned from an Achilles tendon injury. The Nigerian could be available for this weekend’s game against Wolves. Meanwhile, Nathan Ferguson remains in doubt despite recently returning to light training.
Preview Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League, Nov 6, 2021
Preview Wolves picked up a victory on Matchday 10, in a 2-1 win over Everton on home soil. The victory saw Lage’s side leap across the Premier League table from 11th to 7th place, having picked up 16 points from 5W, 1D, & 4L. Unbeaten in five games: WWWDW, Bruno Lage appears to have found his feet in the murky waters of the Premier League. His side has earned 10 points from their last four Premier League away matches (3W, & 1D), but a tricky test awaits the 45-year-old Lage at Selhurst Park. However, picking up three points remains the ultimate objective. A 5—4—1 formation with Jimenez at the top of the shape is expected on Saturday against Palace. Pedro Neto remains in doubt for this fixture alongside Bruno Jordão.