Overview
- The match is scheduled to kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 25 October at Selhurst Park and both clubs enter with selection questions that could change late.
- Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle said the squad is much improved but confirmed two definite absences: backup keeper Ewen Jaouen, who has had hamstring surgery and will be out for months, and full-back Tino Livramento.
- Jaissle reported Anthony Elanga trained this week and is likely to be named in the squad but cannot play 90 minutes, Jacob Ramsey has returned to training and will be eased back carefully, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo is a late illness doubt.
- Crystal Palace face multiple losses after their midweek Europa League trip with Jorgen Strand Larsen injured, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Quinten Timber ruled out, Chadi Riad sidelined long term, Axel Disasi available after suspension, and Dean Henderson only a doubt.
- Coaches are expected to rotate and protect recently returned players, which will affect in-game substitutions, game shape and Newcastle’s goalkeeper depth for the coming months given Jaouen’s long-term absence.