Newcastle United have a plethora of injury and fitness worries while Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has provided a huge boost to his side.
Howe saw key players Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock forced off against West Ham on Monday with a glute and leg injury. He has since announced that he will make a decision on whether they will feature in the game today.
However, striker Callum Wilson should be available after getting his first minutes of the season against the Hammers. Whether he starts is another question.
The Magpies still have Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles side lined but Dan Burn is set to return from suspension.
Crystal Palace manager also faced the media today.
In his presser he confirmed the return of attacking duo Eddie Nketiah and Eberechi Eze. The pair had been side lined with hamstring issues but are now back in contention to feature on Saturday.
Palace have struggled in front of goal this season scoring just 10 goals, the second worst in the Premier League this season.
Speaking to press earlier today, Glasner said: "Players have had one more week of training after returning from injuries, so it was very positive. Ebere [Eze] will be in the squad tomorrow, and Eddie Nketiah as well.
We worked pretty hard on their rehab, and also the medical staff did an amazing job, so that’s why they are available earlier than expected.
Both had a good week."
We predicted Newcastle's line-up for tomorrow and don't expect there to be many changes!
Dan Burn should return from suspension after missing the previous game against West Ham. Sean Longstaff and Sandro Tonali could both return back to the starting XI.
We predict an unchanged front three of Joelinton, Isak and Gordon. The late calls on Willock and Guimaraes could sway the decision but we think it should be right.
The Magpies are aiming for consecutive away wins after the 3-1 at Nottingham Forest before the International break.
PL | GD | PTS | ||
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1 |
Liverpool
|
14 | 18 | 35 |
2 |
Chelsea
|
15 | 17 | 31 |
3 |
Arsenal
|
15 | 14 | 29 |
4 |
Manchester City
|
15 | 6 | 27 |
5 |
Nottingham Forest
|
15 | 1 | 25 |
6 |
Aston Villa
|
15 | 0 | 25 |
7 |
Brighton
|
15 | 3 | 24 |
8 |
Bournemouth
|
15 | 3 | 24 |
9 |
Brentford
|
15 | 3 | 23 |
10 |
Fulham
|
15 | 2 | 23 |
11 |
Tottenham Hotspur
|
15 | 12 | 20 |
12 |
Newcastle United
|
15 | -2 | 20 |
13 |
Manchester United
|
15 | 1 | 19 |
14 |
West Ham United
|
15 | -8 | 18 |
15 |
Everton
|
14 | -7 | 14 |
16 |
Leicester
|
15 | -9 | 14 |
17 |
Crystal Palace
|
15 | -6 | 13 |
18 |
Ipswich
|
15 | -13 | 9 |
19 |
Wolves
|
15 | -15 | 9 |
20 |
Southampton
|
15 | -20 | 5 |