On Sat Sep 3rd, in week 6, Newcastle United will play host to Crystal Palace in a Premier League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. 10th placed Newcastle United is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Rúben Neves struck first for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 38th minute, but Allan Saint-Maximin got the equalizer for Newcastle United in the 90th minute earning Newcastle United at least a draw. Newcastle United is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Crystal Palace recorded a 1-1 draw against Brentford. Wilfried Zaha struck first for Crystal Palace in the 59th minute, but Yoane Wissa got the equalizer for Brentford in the 88th minute squeezing out at least the one point for Brentford. Crystal Palace looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Newcastle United won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Crystal Palace is fortunate enough to have Wilfried Zaha in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored four goals. Callum Wilson has been the most prolific scorer on Newcastle United in his last five matches with 3 goals
Federico Fernández, Callum Wilson, Dan Burn, Jamal Lewis, Emil Krafth, Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Targett are unavailable to play for Eddie Howe’s team, while Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace squad will be without Wilfried Zaha, James Tomkins and Nathan Ferguson.