Crystal Palace – Aston Villa

Crystal Palace head into the home fixture against Aston Villa looking to claw their way up from 16th place with just three points after a solitary win and three defeats, having scored six and conceded eleven. Villa sit even lower, languishing in 19th with a single point from a goalless draw and three losses, their defence leaking seven goals while their attack has managed only one. The clash pits a Palace side desperate for a second win to distance themselves from the relegation zone against a Villa outfit that will be eager to pick up their first victory of the campaign. Both teams will be keen to improve their goal differences, which could prove crucial as the season progresses.