Crystal Palace host Bournemouth at Selhurst Park to resume their Premier League campaign after the international break on October 18.
The Eagles were unbeaten this season across all competitions until they lost 2-1 to Everton right before the international window. They will be keen to return to winning ways at home against the Cherries.
On the other hand, Bournemouth are also in sensational form this season, having earned two more points than Palace after seven league matches despite a summer of huge upheaval in which several first-team regulars left the club.
Andoni Iraola's men headed into the international break with a fantastic 3-1 comeback win over Fulham with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert. They have also taken four points from their past two away matches against Leeds United and Tottenham.
Palace and Bournemouth played out two 0-0 draws last season in the Premier League, and this could be another close encounter.
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Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Oliver Glasner is expected to field an unchanged starting lineup despite that loss at Everton. However, he has a few injury issues, with Cheick Doucoure and Caleb Kporha unavailable for this fixture. Defender Chadi Riad is close to a comeback and could return to the matchday squad soon.
Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix will continue to lead the backline for the Eagles with Tyrique Mitchell and Daniel Munoz adding width as wingbacks.
Adam Wharton will be providing the composure and control needed in midfield, allowing the front three of Yeremy Pino, Ismaila Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta freedom to perform.
Daichi Kamada played in Japan's 3-2 friendly win over Brazil, so he could be a doubt to start this game depending on his level of fatigue.
Crystal Palace predicted starting lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell — Sarr, Mateta, Pino
Injured: Doucoure (knee), Riad (knee, doubt), Kporha (back)
Suspended: None
Iraola also has a couple of players unavailable due to injury, with Adam Smith and Enes Unal not expected back until the end of the month.
The Spaniard is expected to field fairly a similar lineup to the one that helped them secure a win over Fulham. Marco Senesi will continue to lead their backline with Tyler Adams and Alex Scott providing steel to Bournemouth's midfield.
Antoine Semenyo continues to be the protagonist in attack with his exceptional goal-scoring spree in the Premier League, but Evanilson and David Brooks are also great supporting acts.
Bournemouth predicted starting lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Hill, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert — Adams, Scott — Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo — Evanilson
Injured: Smith (thigh), Unal (knee)
Suspended: None
Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth match details
- Date: Saturday, October 19
- Kickoff time: 3 p.m. local / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Location: Selhurst Park, London (UK)
- Competition: Premier League matchweek eight
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
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