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Crystal Palace vs Newcastle LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League news from Selhurst Park
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
14:13: We’re almost underway folks. The Crystal Palace Eagle has done its thing, the players have emerged from the tunnel and the supporters are going mental in the stands.
I can see goals today. 2-2 is my prediction.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs NEWCASTLE
14:10: Quick reminder of those starting XI’s folks.
Crystal Palace XI: Hennessey, Fosu-Mensah, Kelly, Tomkins, Van Aanholt, Townsend, Milivojevic, Cabaye, McArthur, Zaha, Benteke.
Subs: Ward, Sorloth, Sakho, Lee, Souare, Henry, Riedewald.
Newcastle XI: Darlow, Yedlin, Lascelles, Clark, Dummett, Shelvey, Diame, Ritchie, Kenedy, Gayle, Perez.
Subs: Dubravka, Murphy, Hayden, Manquillo, Lejeune, Merino, Atsu.
Referee: Andre Marriner.
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TOP MARKS
14:08: Newcastle will be backed by just under 3,000 travelling fans in a sold-out visitors' section today. Just the 400-mile round trip!
DON’T DWELL ON IT
14:05: Striker Joselu has been ordered not to dwell on what might have been after passing up the opportunity to drag Newcastle away from the Premier League relegation zone.
The 27-year-old Spaniard missed a first-half penalty and squandered another glorious opportunity in Wednesday night's home clash with Burnley, and was made to pay at the death when the visitors snatched a point with a late equaliser.
I guess his mood didn’t improve when the Magpies had clinched a loan deal for Leicester's Islam Slimani.
Rafael Benitez said: "Joselu works so hard for the team and it is a pity when a striker misses a penalty. For strikers, confidence is crucial.
"He was a little bit down the day after, but he has been training well and we will see how he reacts. But my message for him and for any of our players is that they have to carry on.”
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OH BOY…
14:00: Kenedy is the only starter today who wasn’t at Newcastle in the Championship last season. Wrexham spent more money than Newcastle in the January transfer window folks. Wrexham.
TWITTER ROUND-UP
Graham: Newcastle game followed by the Super Bowl tonight. Safe to say it’ll depend on the Newcastle game regarding how much alcohol is consumed.
Kris: Massive game today, three points against Newcastle is a must since the other teams around us have started picking up points. Come on Eagles!
Louis: F***** train going to Clapham Junction is stuck in Wandsworth Town for the foreseeable. Going to be late for the game. Hate trains, hate London and hate my life right now.
I know Louis’ tweet isn’t related to the match, but I thought the guy deserved a platform to vent his anger at our terrible transport system. Good luck, mate.
MISSED A SITTER
12:50: Anyone see Raheem Sterling’s miss yesterday? The England international shot wide from point-blank range with an open goal in front of him yesterday.
That’s a regular five-a-side occurrence for me…
But it prompted Twitter folk to share their own memories of glaring misses and one from Jon Dahl Tomasson caught my eye.
Newcastle fans will remember Tomasson missing a hatful of chances during a tough stint at St James' Park. None matched this one though, with Tomasson - in the centre of the goalmouth - scooping over the bar from barely a foot out.
He won’t thank me (because there’s no chance of us ever meeting) but I’ve posted the video to refresh your memories. Enjoy!
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TRAVEL NIGHTMARE
12:45: Not a very surprising headline, admittedly.
But would it interest you to hear that it’s a double whammy of travel chaos for Newcastle fans? Well I’m going to tell you anyway.
There are train cancellations and disruption to overground service in the capital, while Virgin Trains conveniently told customers to expect “residual delays” after a power problem earlier this morning.
Well worth the money, right? Good luck guys.
TWITTER ROUND-UP
Phil: I’m never more nervous than when it's a must-win game! Really looking forward to seeing more of Kenedy! He’s class.
Gee: Guys, why on earth did we let Rolando Aarons and Aleksandar Mitrovic go?! They are massive impact players.
Jack: Anyone else lumping their house on Dwight Gayle scoring today? It’s going to happen.
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HAVE YOUR SAY
13:35: If you want to vent your frustrations, or discuss any issues in the world of football (within reason), then get in touch!
You can either comment at the bottom of the page or contact me via Twitter using the hashtag #ExpressSport.
THE STANDINGS…
13:30: It’s chaos at the bottom of the Premier League. Chaos I say!
Seven points separate the bottom 11, and today’s pair are well and truly in the thick of it.
Malcolm Tucker-level thick of it.
Anyway, Crystal Palace (26 points) and Newcastle (24 points) are in 15th and 16th respectively with the Toon on level terms with Swansea, Stoke and Huddersfield.
Points are badly needed today. A draw doesn’t really help anyone.
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TEAM NEWS - NEWCASTLE
13:25: And now for the visitors. Rafa Benitez has made three changes from the draw with Burnley.
Deadline day loan signing Islam Slimani, who was a doubt after sustaining a thigh injury in training, misses out.
Dwight Gayle starts ahead of Joselu, who is out of the squad completely. I think I can hear Newcastle supporters cheering that from here.
January signing Martin Dubravka makes the bench.
Elsewhere Matt Ritchie and Jonjo Shelvey return to the starting XI with Mikel Merino and Christian Atsu benched.
TEAM NEWS - CRYSTAL PALACE
13:20: Let’s have a look at how the hosts have set up. Roy Hodgson has made one change from the side who drew with West Ham during the week.
Yohan Cabaye comes in for Bakary Sako following his injury. Alexander Sorloth, Crystal Palace's new striker, only makes the bench.
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CRYSTAL PALACE vs NEWCASTLE
13:15: Here are your line-ups for today’s match folks. Deadline day signing Islam Slimani is NOT in today’s squad. Don’t shoot the messenger!
Crystal Palace XI: Henessey, Van Aanholt, Tomkins, Fosu-Mensah, Kelly, Milivojevic, McArthur, Cabaye, Townsend, Zaha, Benteke.
Subs: Henry, Ward, Sorloth, Sakho, Lee, Souare, Riedewald.
Newcastle XI: Darlow, Yedlin, Clark, Dummett, Lascelles, Shelvey, Ritchie, Diame, Kenedy, Perez, Gayle.
Subs: Dubravka, Murphy, Hayden, Manquillo, Lejune, Merino, Atsu.
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AFTERNOON
13:10: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League.
Today’s first offering comes from Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace entertain Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle.
I’ve awoken to a steaming hangover and a 45-minute replacement bus service, so I need this game to deliver.
I’m not greedy. 4-4 will suffice…
Both sides are hovering around the relegation zone and three points would give them some much-needed breathing space.
Let’s get going!
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CRYSTAL PALACE vs NEWCASTLE - PREVIEW
Palace will be without Bakary Sako for the rest of the season after the forward suffered a fractured ankle and damaged ligaments.
Deadline-day signing Alexander Sorloth is set to go straight into the squad, defender Jeffrey Schlupp (knee) and midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek (ankle) are both in recovery, while Scott Dann, Jason Puncheon and Connor Wickham will all miss the remainder of the season because of major knee injuries.
Magpies boss Rafael Benitez will make a late decision on loan signing Islam Slimani - the striker has a thigh injury which will be assessed. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka goes straight into the squad after completing his switch from Sparta Prague and he will be joined by Rob Elliot following his recovery from a back problem but defenders Jesus Gamez (ankle) and Florian Lejeune (foot) are still out.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Last five league matches: Crystal Palace D W W L D; Newcastle D W D L D
Top scorers (all competitions): Alexander Sorloth (Crystal Palace) 14; Islam Slimani (Newcastle) 5
Referee: Andre Marriner (West Midlands)
