Crystal Palace will face Fulham on Thursday, aiming to improve their home performance.
Currently, the Eagles are ninth in the league after struggling at the end of last year. Manager Oliver Glasner is dealing with a tired squad as they try to snap this losing streak. He may turn to some academy players for this important London derby.
A win would kick off the new year on a high note for fans at Selhurst Park. However, injuries have left the first-team squad short on numbers. Glasner has pointed out the need for new players in the January transfer window, especially as they aim to end a four-game stretch without a home goal against their rivals. Historically, Palace has faced challenges on New Year’s Day, with no wins in their last six Premier League matches on this date.
Crystal Palace Team News
Glasner confirmed that Chris Richards and Eddie Nketiah are both out for this game. Richards has a foot injury from the game against Arsenal, and he can’t wear a boot yet. Nketiah is dealing with a muscle issue after playing three consecutive matches. As a result, Glasner will be without several key players for this rematch from three weeks ago.
Long-term injuries also continue to affect the team. Players like Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, and Cheick Doucouré are all recovering from knee or hamstring issues. Additionally, Chadi Riad and Caleb Kporha are not available. Ismaïla Sarr is absent due to AFCON duties with Senegal. Therefore, Adam Wharton and Will Hughes are expected to continue in midfield to provide support. If Wharton plays, he will break the club record for most Premier League starts by a player 21 or younger.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Projected lineup: Henderson; Lemar, Lacroix, Guéhi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny; Mateta
When will the match kick off?
The match is set for Thursday, 1 January 2026, at Selhurst Park, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Fulham?
The game will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, starting at 17:00 GMT.
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