The Magpies had won three consecutive games against Chelsea, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest before the Hammers inflicted only a third St James’ Park loss on Eddie Howe’s side in 2024.
United will look to start another good run of form against a Palace side who currently sit 19th in the Premier League table having won just one of their opening 12 matches. But Howe is still expecting a tough challenge.
“I don’t think it is a reflection on the strength that they have and how they play. Selhurst Park is always a difficult ground to go to. I look back at their win against Tottenham and I thought they played really well.
“I think their recent results have seen a upturn in performances, they’ve been more competitive. They’ll always be competitive, that’s the nature of the club they are.
“We know there going it’ll be a tough game but we back ourselves always, at our best.”
Newcastle welcome back Dan Burn from his one-match suspension while Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock have been passed fit despite coming off with injuries in the last game.
There are, however, calls to recall Sandro Tonali to the starting XI. The Italian has been named on the bench for the last three matches.
Here how Newcastle United are predicted to line-up against Crystal Palace:
1. GK: Nick Pope
Pope has started all-but one of the Magpies’ 15 games in all competitions this campaign. | Getty Images
2. RB: Tino Livramento
Livramento was one of Newcastle’s better performers against West Ham, which should be enough to keep his place ahead of Kieran Trippier. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar too did OK against the Hammers on Monday but missed Dan Burn alongside him. | Getty Images
4. CB: Dan Burn (in for Lloyd Kelly)
Kelly failed to grasp his opportunity, which is likely to see Burn immediately restored to the starting XI after serving a one-match suspension. | Getty Images