Crystal Palace host Fulham on Thursday while desperately seeking a home turnaround. The Eagles sit ninth in the table after a difficult end to the previous year. Oliver Glasner must rely on a fatigued...
Crystal Palace host Fulham on Thursday while desperately seeking a home turnaround.
The Eagles sit ninth in the table after a difficult end to the previous year. Oliver Glasner must rely on a fatigued squad to halt this recent slump. Therefore, the manager might promote several academy graduates to the senior bench for this critical London derby.
A victory would start the new year on a positive note for the Selhurst Park faithful. However, injuries have stretched the first-team squad dangerously thin. Glasner noted that his team needs reinforcement in the January window. Meanwhile, they must find a way to break a four-game scoreless run at home against their local rivals. Historically, Palace have struggled on New Year’s Day, failing to win any of their six previous Premier League attempts on this date.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner confirmed that Chris Richards and Eddie Nketiah are both unavailable for this fixture. Richards sustained a foot injury against Arsenal that remains too swollen for him to wear a boot. Meanwhile, Nketiah is dealing with a muscle issue after starting the last three matches. Consequently, Glasner must manage without several key contributors in a “rematch” of their meeting from three weeks ago.
Long-term absentees continue to hinder the squad’s progress. Sidelined players include Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, and Cheick Doucouré, who are all recovering from knee or hamstring problems. Additionally, Chadi Riad and Caleb Kporha remain out of contention. Ismaïla Sarr is also missing due to AFCON commitments with Senegal. Therefore, Adam Wharton and Will Hughes should continue in the midfield pivot to provide stability. If Wharton starts, he will set a new club record for most Premier League starts by a player aged 21 or younger.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Lemar, Lacroix, Guéhi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny; Mateta
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Selhurst Park on Thursday, 1 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 GMT.
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Fulham?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 17:00 GMT.
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