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CRYSTAL PALACE GW5 PREDICTED XI vs LEEDS UNITED
vs ⚪ Leeds United (A) · Sun 20 Sep, 14:00 BST
Medium confidence⚙️ 4-3-3🕒 Updated 2026-09-15
MANAGER NOTE Palace lost 1–2 at Manchester City in GW2 and face a south London derby at Fulham. Mateta, Sarr and Wharton need to rediscover GW1 form; Henderson offers save potential away from Selhurst.
FORMATION: 4-3-3
STARTING XI
1GKDean Henderson★£4.5m
2RBAnan Khalaili£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 GW5 vs Leeds United. Check closer to kickoff (Sun 20 Sep, 14:00 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 GW5? +
Based on fixture (Leeds United, 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 GW5 for a full breakdown.
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