Crystal Palace v Newcastle preview: kick-off time, team news and form

Crystal Palace host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Sunday 25th October, with kick-off set for 2pm UK time in a Premier League clash both sides will see as a chance to arrest poor recent runs.

Newcastle travel south sitting 13th in the table, while Crystal Palace are just below them in 15th, with only a point separating the two clubs heading into the weekend. Neither side has found consistency this season, and as The Guardian notes, both Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle were appointed this summer with good form proving elusive so far, with injuries and tactics cited as factors (The Guardian). The Guardian also points out that conceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start either manager would have wanted (The Guardian).

Newcastle's recent Premier League form reads DLWLL, with back-to-back defeats to Coventry and Aston Villa the most recent results. Shields Gazette reports that Newcastle are aiming to end that run of back-to-back Premier League losses when they take on Palace this weekend (Shields Gazette). Crystal Palace's form in the same period is WLDWL, having followed up a win over Nottingham Forest with a heavy 5-0 defeat at Brighton in their last outing.

Alan Shearer has been among those speaking out, with Shields Gazette reporting he fired a warning at Jaissle, saying "something has to change" at Newcastle (Shields Gazette). The Magpies boss has also been facing scrutiny off the pitch, with Chronicle Live reporting that PIF had an official in the room for his press conference as the club look to bounce back from two defeats in a row (Chronicle Live), and that PIF chief Jacobo Solis joined reporters in watching the latest briefing (Chronicle Live).

On the team news front, Newcastle have some encouraging signs. The Northern Echo reports that Jaissle is counting on Dan Burn and Joelinton to help the side rediscover their Premier League form, while Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey could return to the bench on Sunday (Northern Echo). However, Chronicle Live reports that Newcastle have released a major Elanga injury statement after fears over a long-term absence, with the Sweden international having made a flying start to the season before being hit by the issue (Chronicle Live).

Chronicle Live also reports that Jaissle could have "welcome headaches" over team selection, with as many as ten players facing a fight to make the squad for the trip to Selhurst Park (Chronicle Live), while there has been talk of a possible tweak to the frontline, with William Osula's comeback also offering a potential boost (Chronicle Live). Shearer, meanwhile, has named a decision he would "love" to see Jaissle make against Palace, according to Shields Gazette (Shields Gazette).

You can follow all the action from Selhurst Park when Crystal Palace host Newcastle United, with kick-off at 2pm UK time on Sunday 25th October.

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