Crystal Palace travel to Newcastle United on Saturday looking to add to their one Premier League win so far.
While there are mitigating circumstances such as playing Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City in their opening five games, Patrick Vieira does need to start getting wins on the board, albeit his side have put in a number of impressive performances.
A trip to St James’ Park, however, is currently one of the toughest tests in English football.
Only City and Liverpool have won there this year in a League context and, despite a late loss at Anfield on Wednesday night, Eddie Howe’s side look in good shape this season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Premier League game is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off time on Saturday September 3rd, 2022.
St James’ Park in Newcastle will host.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
The game will not be broadcast in the UK due to the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Highlights, however, will be available on Match of the Day when it airs at 10.30pm on BBC One.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace team news
The home side have a number of injury concerns. Jonjo Shelvey, Emil Krafth and Callum Wilson are out, while Allan Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes are doubts with hamstring problems, though will be the subject of late fitness tests.
Alexander Isak is expected to start his first home game as a Newcastle player despite suffering a dead leg at Anfield.
For Palace, there are no fresh injuries worries as things stand, though Tyrick Mitchell could replace Joel Ward.
Will Hughes will be part of the group who travel to Tyneside with Palace having largely a clean bill of health.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace prediction
Given Newcastle’s impressive home form this year, it would be difficult to bet against Howe’s side.
Newcastle to win 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Newcastle wins: 29
Draws: 10
Crystal Palace wins: 12
