We’re in the endgame now, ladies and gentlemen. The Premier League season is entering the final furlong with just a handful of games remaining for clubs up and down English football’s top tier. Whether it be the title race, the relegation battle or anything in between, there’s still a lot left to be determined. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming clash between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.
Crystal Palace Form GuideA change in management can often inspire a turnaround on the pitch and while Roy Hodgson’s presence wasn’t the only ongoing issue at the club, his exit will certainly give fans cause for hope and optimism. Now, with Oliver Glasner at the helm, there could be an exciting new direction for this famous club - and hopefully for them, far less of a worry regarding the threat of relegation.
Following draws with Luton and Nottingham Forest and losses to Bournemouth and Manchester United, Palace really kicked up a gear. They defeated Liverpool 1-0 on the road, and then at home to West Ham United, they dominated in a huge 5-2 win.
Newcastle Form GuideWhile things are certainly moving in a positive direction for Newcastle United Football Club, things haven’t been smooth sailing for Eddie Howe’s men this season. They’re currently lingering around mid-table and while there’s still enthusiasm in the air regarding what the club can achieve in the future, there are are far more questions than answers right now.
Newcastle were beaten by Chelsea and Manchester United last month but since then, they haven’t been beaten. They’ve registered wins over West Ham, Fulham and Tottenham to run alongside a 1-1 draw at home to Everton.
Match PredictionWhile Newcastle are the stronger of the two sides, Palace are riding a nice wave of momentum right now - and it seems as if they’re eager to finish the season strong. We expect to see a really interesting back and forth between these two and in terms of an outcome, we’re going to shoot for a draw.
