In spite of their injury woes, Newcastle have been the better side so far. As things stand Opta's live win predictor suggests that the Magpies have a 42% chance of victory; Crystal Palace's chance of picking up three points is rated at 29%.

The match officials for Newcastle United’s Premier League match at Crystal Palace on Saturday (3pm kick-off) have been confirmed.

The match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on USA Network and NBC Universo. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

A busy festive period could allow Newcastle to bypass their closest rivals and potentially land in the Champions League place by the start of 2025.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner felt his side deserved to beat Newcastle United.