AliousCrystal Palace vs Sunderland: Predicted Lineups Revealed Amid Guehi Boost
The Premier League returns to Selhurst Park this Saturday afternoon as Crystal Palace host Sunderland, with both sides eager to maintain their impressive early-season momentum.
Palace, unbeaten in 14 straight matches, head into the clash fresh from a commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa before the international break. Sunderland, meanwhile, sit comfortably with six points from three games after a thrilling comeback win against Brentford.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner’s men received a major lift when captain **Marc Guehi’s proposed move to Liverpool collapsed late on deadline day, keeping him at Selhurst Park.
However, Palace face injury woes: Ismaïla Sarr (hamstring) and Adam Wharton (groin) both miss out, while Eddie Nketiah is sidelined with a hamstring issue. On the positive side, **Yeremy Pino could make his full debut after joining from Villarreal.
Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Pino, Mateta, Kamada.
Bench Options: Benitez, Clyne, Sosa, Canvot, Rodney, Devenny, Esse, Uche, Rak-Sakyi.
Glasner confirmed that all international players returned fit, and hinted that new signings will feature, with Pino set for a starting role.
Sunderland Team News
Regis Le Bris has overseen a solid start to life in the Premier League, but injury concerns remain. **Ballard, Mundle, Cirkin, O’Nien, Hjelde, and Aji Alese** are all ruled out, while new signing Bertrand Traore faces a late fitness test.
On the brighter side, Brian Brobbey and Lutsharel Geertruida are fit enough to be involved, though not yet ready for full matches.
Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Diarra, Sadiki; Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra.
Bench Options: Patterson, Masuaku, Hume, Rigg, Neil, Le Fee, Brobbey, Isidor, Traore.
Le Bris is expected to stick largely with the side that beat Brentford, with Simon Adingra returning to the attack and Geertruida making his debut at right-back.
The Verdict
Both clubs have been reshaped by summer transfers and the international break. Palace will look to extend their unbeaten streak, while Sunderland aim to prove they can compete with the league’s in-form sides. Guehi’s presence remains pivotal for Palace, while Sunderland’s new-look attack provides plenty of intrigue.
All eyes on Selhurst Park: Can Palace’s unbeaten run survive Sunderland’s fearless start?
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