Crystal Palace vs Swansea: What TV channel is showing it, what time is it on and what is the latest team news?
Keep up to date with all the action from Selhurst Park as these two relegation-threatened teams lock horns
IT MAY not feature two Premier League big guns, but Crystal Palace's home games against Swansea is arguably one of the biggest games in this round of top-flight fixtures.
Sam Allardyce is still finding his feet at Selhurst Park, and his team go into the relegation six-pointer on the back of a 2-0 loss to Arsenal.
If as expected Paul Clement becomes the new Swansea boss, he will barely have had time to put his stamp on his office after being appointed.
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This game could well go on top define both teams' season.
When is Crystal Palace vs Swansea?
Crystal Palace entertain bottom of the table Swansea on Tuesday, January 3 with an 8pm kick-off.
Who will be showing Crystal Palace vs Swansea?
Unfortunately the game will not be broadcast live on television.
You can follow all the action however on SunSport's live blog from 6pm.
What is the latest Crystal Palace team news?
Wilfred Zaha is expected to make his last appearance for Crystal Palace before he heads off to the Africa Cup of Nations to play for Ivory Coast.
Frazier Campbell could get a call-up should Sam Allardyce decide to return to a more offensive starting XI following the Arsenal clash.
Who is definitely out for Crystal Palace?
Out: Anderson, Boateng, Kaikai, Ladapo, Mandanda, Remy, Sako, Souaré, Wickham, Williams
Doubts: Ledley 25%, McArthur 25%
What is the latest Swansea team news?
Fernando Llorente is the biggest worry for Swansea, and if he fails a fitness test, Swansea could opt to play a false-nine formation.
Leroy Fer will be sweating on his place after being replaced at half-time during the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Who is definitely out for Swansea?
Out: Emnes, Gomis, Montero, Tabanou
Doubts: Llorente 75%, Routledge 75%
Banned: Amat
Who is playing for Crystal Palace against Swansea?
Predicted line-up: HENNESSEY, KELLY, DANN, DELANEY, WARD, FLAMINI, TOWNSEND, CABAYE, PUNCHEON, ZAHA, BENTEKE
Who is playing for Swansea against Crystal Palace?
Predicted line-up: FABIANSKI, RANGEL, FERNÁNDEZ, MAWSON, TAYLOR, CORK, BRITTON, FER
BARROW, SIGURDSSON, ROUTLEDGE
Form guide:
Crystal Palace: DLLDL
Swansea: WLLLL
Who is going to win - latest odds?
Crystal Palace 5/6
Swansea 10/3
Draw 13/5
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SunSport prediction
It's a must-win for both clubs with their respective new managers. However, home advantage will count. 3-1.
Crystal Palace vs Swansea - Fact me
- There were as many goals in the last Premier League fixture between these sides (9) as there had been in the previous six combined.
- In that match, Swansea became only the fourth team to turn defeat into victory with two 90th minute strikes in a Premier League match (Man City v QPR 2011-12, Everton v Tottenham 2012-13 and Watford v Aston Villa 2015-16).
- The Swans have kept four clean sheets their last five away league games against the Eagles, conceding just once in the other match (W3 D1 L1).
- Four of the seven previous Premier League meetings between these sides have ended in draw, with Crystal Palace winning once (L2).
- The Eagles have lost five of their last six Premier League fixtures at Selhurst Park, winning against Southampton. However, their last three PL wins at home have come magainst sides beginning with the letter S (Stoke x2 and Southampton).
- Swansea have lost seven of their last eight away games in the top-flight (D1), conceding on average 2.6 per game.
- The Swans have conceded 3+ goals in five of Bob Bradley’s six Premier League road games.
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