Newcastle United are without a win in five Premier League games this season.
Newcastle are now without a win in five matches in the Premier League and Rafa Benitez’s side sit one place above the foot of the table, only on goal difference.
The Toon Army travel to the capital this weekend to face Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace and the game is a huge one for the away side.
Benitez may be forced into one change this weekend, with captain Jamal Lascelles having limped off in Newcastle’s loss to Arsenal, whilst key players could return.
Influential midfield man Jonjo Shelvey warmed the bench against Unai Emery’s side for the full 90 minutes last weekend after struggling with injury, but the former Liverpool man should return this weekend.
Both Jacob Murphy and Isaac Hayden were the poor performers from last weekend and as well as Shelvey, Brazilian winger Kenedy is likely to make his way back into Benitez’s team after coming on as a substitute against the Gunners.
Irish international Ciaran Clark will likely be the man to replace the injured Lascelles this weekend, especially after the 28-year-old scored the goal that got Newcastle back in the game against Arsenal.
Regardless of the side Benitez fields this weekend, Newcastle have to win this match to avoid cementing themselves in the top-flight relegation zone and being cut adrift so early on in the season.
Below is how we predict Newcastle boss Benitez will set up his side at Selhurst Park, with three changes to their last outing.
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