Newcastle – Crystal Palace

Newcastle host Crystal Palace in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side sitting 10th on five points after one win and two draws, boasting a modest 6‑4 goal difference. Palace, languishing in 16th place with three points from a solitary victory and three defeats, have struggled defensively, conceding 11 times while scoring six. The gap in points and the contrasting form suggest Newcastle will look to extend their unbeaten run, whereas Palace must find a way to tighten up at the back if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone. Their head‑to‑head meetings this season have been tightly contested, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a fixture that could see the standings shift dramatically.