Crystal Palace return to Selhurst Park on Sunday for their first home fixture of the new Premier League season against Nottingham Forest.
The Eagles were controversially removed from the Europa League due to multi-club ownership complications, with Nottingham Forest handed their place in UEFA’s second-tier competition.
That ruling has sparked fierce animosity between the two sets of supporters, as Forest openly lobbied for UEFA intervention.
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The setback has somewhat dulled the glow of what had otherwise been a landmark summer for Palace, a club that lifted the FA Cup, added the Community Shield to their cabinet, and celebrated a historic European debut by edging Fredrikstad 1-0 on Thursday night.
On the other hand, Forest arrive in South London with momentum. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men kicked off their domestic campaign in style, brushing aside Brentford 3-1 at the City Ground. That victory quickly quieted doubts after a goal-shy pre-season where five of seven friendlies ended 0-0.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.K.:
TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
Live stream: Now, Sky Go, Sky Go Extra
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming options are available on Now, Sky Go, and Sky Go Extra.
What time does Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Selhurst Park in London, England, and kicks off on Sunday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest lineups, team news
Palace endured another setback on the eve of the match, as star midfielder Eberechi Eze completed the transfer to Arsenal.
The team will also be without Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure, who are both long-term absentees following knee injuries and are not expected back until late autumn.
Eddie Nketiah is still sidelined with a thigh problem that will keep him out until mid-October, while Matheus Franca is recovering from an adductor issue and will not feature this weekend. Caleb Kporha also remains unavailable with a back injury and has no return date set.
Will Hughes is expected to keep his place in midfielder due to Daichi Kamada's injury.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell — Sarr, Devenny — Mateta
Injured: Riad (knee), Doucoure (knee), Nketiah (thigh), Franca (adductor), Kporha (back), Kamada (knee)
Suspended: None
Forest look a settled unit with almost a full squad at their disposal. The only major absentee is Nicolas Dominguez after the Argentinian underwent surgery after a serious meniscus injury in his left knee.
Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic are expected to continue as the centre-back pairing, while Callum Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White and Ndoye provide the attacking spark behind Chris Wood, who leads the line.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sels (GK) — Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams — Sangare, Anderson — Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Wood
Injured: Dominguez (knee)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times are in BST
Sunday, August 24
- Everton vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (2 p.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (2 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Manchester United (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, August 25
- Newcastle United vs. Liverpool (8 p.m.)
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