This time last year, Leicester City were bottom of the Premier League and were fighting for their survival in the top flight. Fast-forward 12 months and the Foxes, under the management of Claudio Ranieri, are now five points clear at the top of the table and are looking to secure the most unlikely title win in years.
Crystal Palace have a recent history of upsetting the applecart in title races, as the late-season wins over Liverpool and Manchester City in the last two years prove, and they’ll be looking to play the role of spoilers again this weekend when Leicester come to town.
Marouane Chamakh, James McArthur and Connor Wickham all remain on the sidelines with different injuries, whilst Mile Jedinak is a doubt for the game with a back issue.
Jason Puncheon was fit enough to make the bench in last week’s FA Cup win over Reading and should be ready to make his return this weekend.
Here is the starting 11 that we think Alan Pardew will select:
