Crystal Palace is set to face Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday, seeking to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2025/26 season. Despite struggling with a thin squad due to limited early signings, manager Oliver Glasner has done a commendable job, with the team boasting three wins and three draws across all competitions.
Match Preview
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Time: 3 pm UK time
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
Team News
- Crystal Palace will be without key players Ismaila Sarr and Adam Wharton, who suffered serious injuries in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa. This could lead to Christantus Uche’s immediate debut, despite not training with the team due to his international commitments.
- Sunderland’s head coach Regis Le Bris has praised Crystal Palace and made a promising start to his Premier League tenure, guiding the team to two wins from three games.
Prediction
Paul Merson predicts Crystal Palace will continue their impressive run with a 2-0 win over Sunderland. He believes Palace are underrated and can trouble any team in the division on their day. Merson also praises Marc Guehi, saying the failed transfer to Liverpool won’t impact his performances ¹ ².
Possible Lineups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Mateta
- Sunderland: Roefs; Geertruida, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo; Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement in the Premier League ¹.
