Crystal Palace have still only won one league game all season, against Tottenham at the end of October. The Eagles got a good point at Aston Villa last weekend but their manager Oliver Glasner definitely needs more than that to provide some early Christmas cheer.

Official Newcastle United injury update – Availability for the Crystal Palace match (and beyond): Bruno Guimaraes – The midfielder subbed late in the game against West Ham. Eddie Howe says his (glute) injury os not serious and they will make a decision today as to his involvement or not, against Crystal Palace.