Crystal Palace vs Sunderland – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

Crystal Palace will put the Premier League’s current longest unbeaten run on the line when they host a confident Sunderland side at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Eagles are in formidable form, unbeaten in nine league games dating back to last season, but they face a Black Cats team that has made an impressive start to life in the top flight. The fixture, the first between the clubs since 2017, also carries a strange historical quirk: the away team has won five of the last six encounters—a trend that will give hope to a Sunderland side grappling with a severe defensive injury crisis.

Crystal Palace vs Sunderland – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner’s squad depth will be tested by two significant new injuries. Influential winger Ismaïla Sarr has been ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring tear, while midfielder Adam Wharton is also sidelined with an adductor problem picked up on international duty. They join long-term absentees Cheick Doucouré (knee) and Eddie Nketiah (hamstring) on the treatment table.

Sunderland

Régis Le Bris is contending with a major defensive crisis. The visitors will be without Daniel Ballard, Dennis Cirkin, Luke O’Nien, Aji Alese, and Leo Fuhr Hjelde, leaving them severely short-staffed at the back. New arrival Arthur Masuaku will face a late fitness test to determine if he can provide much-needed cover, while Romaine Mundle also remains out.

Form

Crystal Palace

The Eagles are the division’s form side, with their nine-match unbeaten streak (W3 D6) the longest in the Premier League. They entered the international break on a high after a commanding 3-0 victory away at Aston Villa.

Glasner’s side have built their success on a solid defensive platform and an intense, high-pressing style that has seen them apply more pressures than any other team this season. They also boast an excellent record against newly promoted opposition, having lost just one of their last 16 such matches.

Sunderland

The Black Cats have made a superb start on their return to the top flight, winning two of their opening three games to sit sixth in the table. Their success has been built on resilience and a remarkable second-half prowess; all five of their league goals this season have been scored after half-time, while they are yet to score in the first 45 minutes of a match. A victory on Saturday would see them become only the third promoted club in Premier League history to win three of their first four games.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Mateta

Sunderland predicted XI: Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra

How to watch Crystal Palace vs Sunderland?

The match kicks off at 3pm BST and is not listed for live UK television due to the Saturday blackout, with live text and in-game updates available via BBC Sport.

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