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Mark Wyatt

Crystal Palace team news vs Everton as Patrick Vieira makes key Eberechi Eze decision

Patrick Vieira has made two changes to his Crystal Palace starting XI for today's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Everton at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles picked up an impressive 0-0 draw with Premier League leaders Manchester City last time out and the Palace boss has stayed faithful to the majority of the side.

The first change is in midfield as Jeffrey Schlupp - whose two FA Cup yellow cards mean he is suspended for one match - makes way for Eberechi Eze.

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Jack Butland is restored in goal meanwhile as Vieira's preferred cup keeper, with Vicente Guaita dropping to the bench. Elsewhere, the team remains unchanged, with Nathaniel Clyne starting again at right-back with Joel Ward named on the bench.

Marc Guehi - fresh from his recent England call-up - and Joachim Andersen continue their partnership at centre-back while Tyrick Mitchell is back in at left-back to complete a strong defence.

Joining Eze in midfield is Cheikhou Kouyate and Conor Gallagher. Gallagher scored a fine goal against the Toffees during the 3-1 win over them back in December.

In the attack, Jean-Philippe Mateta starts as the central striker while Wilfried Zaha and Michael Olise provide support on the flanks.

Palace's bench includes Odsonne Edouard and Christian Benteke as well as Will Hughes and last round's hero Jairo Riedewald.

Crystal Palace starting XI: Butland, Clyne, Guehi, Andersen, Mitchell, Kouyate, Eze, Gallagher, Olise, Mateta, Zaha

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