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CRYSTAL PALACE — GW1 PREDICTED LINEUP
vs 🔵 Everton (A) · Sat 22 Aug, 15:00 BST
High confidence⚙️ 4-3-3🕒 Updated 2026-08-13
MANAGER NOTE Pierre Sage's Palace at home to Everton — soft GW1 fixture. Mateta leads the line, Sarr provides pace on the right; McNeil takes corners from the left after arriving from Everton.
FORMATION — 4-3-3
STARTING XI
1GKDean Henderson★£4.5m
2RBDaniel Muñoz£5.0m
3CBChadi Riad★£4.5m
4CBChris Richards£4.5m
5LBTyrick Mitchell£5.0m
6MFWill Hughes£5.0m
7MFAdam Wharton★£5.0m
8FWDDwight McNeil£5.5m
9FWDJean-Philippe Mateta★£6.5m
10FWDIsmaïla Sarr★£6.5m
11MFJørgen Strand Larsen£6.0m
BENCH
GKWalter Benítez
RBOscar Mingueza
MFJefferson Lerma
FWDEddie Nketiah
MFJesurun Rak-Sakyi
🎯 SET PIECES
PenaltyJean-Philippe Mateta
Backup penIsmaïla Sarr
CornersSarr (R), McNeil (L)
Free kicksMcNeil
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✓ No major absences reported
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CRYSTAL PALACE LINEUP — FAQ
Who takes penalties for Crystal Palace? +
Jean-Philippe Mateta is Crystal Palace's first-choice penalty taker in 2026/27. The backup is Ismaïla Sarr.
What formation does Crystal Palace play? +
Crystal Palace are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 in GW1 vs Everton. Check closer to kickoff (Sat 22 Aug, 15:00 BST) for the confirmed XI.
Who takes corners for Crystal Palace? +
Sarr (R), McNeil (L) takes corners for Crystal Palace in 2026/27.
Who is Crystal Palace's best FPL player in GW1? +
Based on fixture (Everton, A) and form, the standout Crystal Palace FPL options are Dean Henderson (£4.5m), Chadi Riad (£4.5m), Adam Wharton (£5.0m), Jean-Philippe Mateta (£6.5m), Ismaïla Sarr (£6.5m). See the FootballDream FPL captain picks for GW1 for a full breakdown.
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