Newcastle are set to face Crystal Palace at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night, with the home side hoping to secure a win and move into bronze medal position. The Magpies have been on a remarkable run, recently winning the EFL Cup and climbing up the Premier League table. Their confidence is at an all-time high after a convincing 4-1 victory against Manchester United over the weekend. Eddie Howe’s men are in a strong position to secure another Champions League spot and will be looking to continue their winning streak.
In terms of team news, Newcastle will be without defensive duo Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles due to knee injuries. Lewis Hall is also out for the rest of the season. Harvey Barnes, who scored two goals against Manchester United, will join Alexander Isak in the attack. Anthony Gordon could make his first start since March 2nd.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, suffered a heavy defeat against Manchester City but have received praise for their recent performances. They have only lost one of their last eight matches across all competitions. Although a late push for European qualification may be unlikely, Palace have shown that they can compete against strong teams. They secured a place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win against Fulham.
For Crystal Palace, Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guehi will return to the squad after serving one-match suspensions. However, Cheick Doucoure remains sidelined with a knee injury. Eberechi Eze, who scored a consolation goal against Manchester City, will play a key role for the visitors. Will Hughes could also make his first Premier League start since February.
When Newcastle and Crystal Palace met earlier in the season, they played out a 1-1 draw. Newcastle have won their last five matches across all competitions, including their EFL Cup triumph. Crystal Palace have only lost one of their last eight matches. In previous Premier League meetings at St. James’ Park, Newcastle have earned seven points against Crystal Palace. Additionally, six of Newcastle’s last seven home matches have seen both teams score.
In conclusion, Newcastle are in excellent form and are expected to continue their winning streak against Crystal Palace. With their recent victories and strong performances, they have a good chance of securing a Champions League spot. Based on their previous encounter and recent form, we predict a Newcastle win.
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