Predicted 4-4-2 Crystal Palace XI to face Brighton in the Premier League
Crystal Palace put an end to their miserable home record with a 2-0 victory over Burnley last week, moving up to 14th in the standings with 12 points from 14 games.
Roy Hodgson’s men face a tough test when they make the trip to the Falmer Stadium to face an in-form Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday.
Palace will be looking to build on the positives from their solid displays against Manchester United and Burnley in recent weeks while Brighton will hold a slight edge in this mid-table clash.
Team News
Christian Benteke and Conor Wickham are ruled out with injuries while Scott Dann is back in training and will be pushing for a return. Apart from that, Hodgson will have the entire squad of players at his disposal for selection.
Formation: 4-4-2
Manager: Crystal Palace
Predicted XI
1. Wayne Hennessey (GK)
The Welshman looked a bit hesitant with his decision-making inside the box in the previous game but has otherwise been a reliable presence between the sticks.
2. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (RB)
Excelled both in terms of attack and defence against Burnley and has been one of the revelations of the Premier League season so far.
3. Mamadou Sakho (CB)
His strong towering presence and aerial ability are valuable assets to the Eagles’ backline.
4. James Tomkins (CB)
The Englishman has put in multiple solid shifts in the heart of the defence alongside Sakho and should be one of the first names on Hodgson’s team sheet for this one.
5. Patrick van Aanholt (LB)
The Dutchman looked very solid at the back in the previous outing and drove forward with purpose whenever the opportunity presented itself.
6. Cheikhou Kouyate (CDM)
The Senegalese midfielder has been in good touch recently, keeping the opposition at bay with his physicality and acting as a link between the defence and the attack.
7. Luka Milivojevic (CDM)
He impressed with his with his work-rate and in the last game and won possession back for his team a few times.
8. Max Meyer (LM)
The German has arguably Palace’s brightest player against Burnley and they will need him to be at the top of his game once again.
9. James McArthur (RM)
He rose to the occasion in the last game and he will be expected to continue his good work.
10. Wilfried Zaha (LS)
The Ivorian looked lively against Burnley and gave the defenders a tough time, creating numerous chances with his pace and guile.
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11. Andros Townsend (RS)
He will be in high spirits after netting a stunning goal on Saturday and he will need to deliver the goods once again if Palace are to come away with three points.
