Crystal Palace managed to keep a clean sheet after conceding five goals in each of their last two games, but the Eagles couldn’t create much for themselves at the other end and settled for an unremarkable 0-0 draw with Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
WATCH — Crystal Palace v Bournemouth
Oliver Glasner’s side was battered 5-2 by Manchester City and 5-0 by Newcastle in the span of five days last week, so it was vitally important to rebuild a bit of confidence with an FA Cup semifinal looming next weekend. That belief could be short-lived, however, as Palace must first visit Arsenal in PL action on Wednesday (3 pm ET) before heading to Wembley Stadium to face Aston Villa on Saturday (12:15 pm ET).
With the draw, Crystal Palace (44 points) slip one place to 12th in the Premier League table with Brentford winning on Saturday, while Bournemouth remain 8th for the time being and look like falling away from the European race altogether after winning just one of their last eight PL games (1W-3D-4L). The Cherries had also kept just one clean sheet in their last nine league games.
Player ratings - Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
What’s next?
- Arsenal vs Crystal Palace — Wednesday, 3 pm ET
- Bournemouth vs Manchester United — Sunday, 9 am ET
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa — Saturday, 12:15 pm ET (FA Cup semifinal)
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth live updates - by Andy Edwards
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth final score: 0-0
Goalscorers: None
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Crystal Palace starting lineup
Henderson - Richards, Lacroix, Guehi - Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell - Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Bournemouth starting lineup
Arrizabalaga - Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez - Adams, Scott, Kluivert - Semenyo, Ouattara, Evanilson
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday (April 19)
Venue: Selhurst Park — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
Palace have had a rough few days with Oliver Glasner’s side losing 5-2 at Manchester City and then 5-0 at Newcastle on Wednesday. Two poor defensive displays were very unlike this Palace side and Glasner will be aiming to keep things tight at home as they need a morale-boosting win as they keep building up to their FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa at Wembley on April 26.
Bournemouth were on a horrible run up until their 1-0 win at home against Fulham on Monday, as Andoni Iraola’s side are back on track and aim to finish the season strong and qualify for Europe for the first time in club history. The Cherries are extremely dangerous to play against and even if their high-pressing style seems to have caught up with them late in the season, Iraola is still doing an incredible job.
Crystal Palace team news, focus
Glasner may rotate his team slightly after a tough week with heavy defeats away at City and Newcastle. We could see the likes of Kamada, Nketiah, Chilwell, Franca and Wharton come in to start as Palace clearly need to freshen things up.
OUT: Cheick Doucoure (knee), Chadi Riad (knee)
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries have a very settled team and injuries have calmed down. If Kluivert is available that will be a big boost, while at the back Zabarnyi could come in for Senesi at center back. Semenyo could shift to the left with Tavernier coming in on the right.
OUT: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Ryan Christie (groin), Enes Unal (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Justin Kluivert (undisclosed)
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth prediction
Bournemouth love to press high and this game against Palace may not suit them, as the hosts will look to sit back and counter. Especially after the week they’ve just had in defense. Crystal Palace 2-1 Bournemouth.
