Two teams that played out back-to-back 0-0 draws last season should provide better entertainment value on Saturday, as Crystal Palace host fellow high-flyers Bournemouth at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.
The Eagles lost their club-record 19-game unbeaten run in a 2-1 loss to Everton before the international break, while the Cherries bested Fulham 3-1 to rise into the top four, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
CRYSTAL PALACE vs. BOURNEMOUTH
CRYSTAL PALACE
Out: Cheick Doucoure (knee), Caleb Kporha (back), Chadi Riad (knee)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta
BOURNEMOUTH
Out: Enes Unal (knee), David Brooks (hamstring), Julio Soler (international duty)
Doubtful: Adam Smith (thigh)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson