Crystal Palace Vs Newcastle United

Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United: Eagles Host Rested Magpies in Premier League Clash

Fatigue and Fitness Clash

Magpies Aim to Challenge Fatigued Palace

London, England - After a midweek clash against Manchester City, a fatigued Crystal Palace team will host a refreshed and well-rested Newcastle United on Saturday, April 24th, at Selhurst Park stadium (1900 UTC). Newcastle United, under the leadership of Eddie Howe, has enjoyed a strong revival this season. Despite a recent dip in form, they remain in the top half of the table and are looking to secure a top-10 finish. In contrast, Crystal Palace has struggled for consistency and currently sits just above the relegation zone.

Recent Encounters and Goal Drought

The last four Premier League meetings between Newcastle and Crystal Palace have witnessed a low-scoring affair, with just three goals scored. Newcastle United has netted twice, while Crystal Palace has managed only one goal.

Crystal Palace: Fatigue Concerns

Palace manager Patrick Vieira will have to find a way to motivate his team after a grueling midweek encounter with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The Eagles were defeated 3-0 by the defending champions and looked exhausted in the latter stages of the match. Vieira's primary concern is to ensure his players have recovered sufficiently before facing a resurgent Newcastle side.

Newcastle United: Rested and Ready

Newcastle United, on the other hand, has had a full week to prepare for this match and will be eager to get back to winning ways after losing their last Premier League game against Brighton. The Magpies have shown great character and determination under Howe and will be confident of causing an upset at Selhurst Park.

Key Players to Watch

* Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew * Newcastle United: Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin, Callum Wilson

Prediction

Newcastle United's freshness and recent form make them slight favorites for this match. However, Crystal Palace has a strong record at home, and they cannot be discounted. A draw is a realistic possibility, but Newcastle's attacking quality could be the difference.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 1-2 Newcastle United

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