Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle – Eddie Howe: Pre-Match Press Conference
Golden nuggets from Howe before Newcastle visits the capital!
Newcastle United travel to the national capital on Saturday to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park aiming to rebound from their 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Monday.
Eddie Howe’s Magpies are the definition of mediocre, currently sitting 10th in the Premier League table with 18 points from 12 games. That said and although they are coming off a defeat, it’s not long ago the lads put on hella strong efforts to beat Chelsea, Arsenal, and Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are struggling in 19th place with just one win in their last six matches and a very extraordinary player commanding the tank effort in center-back Marc Guehi. Ah, how times have changed…
Despite leading late against Aston Villa last weekend, the Eagles were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in what was one of their best results of the season, wasn’t it? With just five home points this season and a league-low three goals scored at Selhurst Park, Oliver Glasner’s side faces a daunting task against this Newcastle team.
Newcastle’s injury concerns include Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock, who are doubtful after picking up knocks against West Ham but available to at least come off the pine.
Sandro Tonali could start in midfield, with Joelinton possibly dropping deeper to make room for Harvey Barnes or Miguel Almiron in the attack. Dan Burn returns from suspension and is expected to slot back into the defense, and Callum Wilson should be able to provide a boost if needed.
