Crystal Palace will be looking to get back into form against Burnley, just before the international break, as a proposition of four defeats in a row doesn’t seem too attractive for any team.
Alan Pardew will have almost a full squad to pick from for Saturday’s game with Jason Puncheon expected to return to the starting XI after Scott Dann returned to the squad last weekend against Liverpool.
Bakary Sako is the only doubt for the game after suffering an injury in training earlier on in the week. Jonathan Benteke and Loic Remy also remain sidelined.
Pape Souare remains the only long term absentee for the South London side following a car accident on the M4 in September which saw him sustain injuries to his jaw and thigh.
In his pre-match press conference, Pardew said: “The only concern is Bakary Sako. He got a little strain yesterday.
“The first goal in the Premier League is important and we mustn’t concede it. We’ll start scoring first. The feeling is good, the mood is good [in the group] and we’re feeling strong.
“Losing Pape has been a big blow to us. We perhaps haven’t got the cover we’d like, we may have to look in the window. Pape was in yesterday. He was smiley and happy, which is a good sign, but he’s still some way away from being fit.
“I picked the team early this week, so I’ve been working with them for two days already. Hopefully we’ll see the benefit.”
Here is the predicted line-up for Saturday’s trip to Turf Moor:
