Crystal Palace are in need of a home win up against an Aston Villa side who have struggled on the road of late.
All eyes will be on Jean-Philippe Mateta, who likes a goal against Villa, while Marcus Rashford is again only on the bench for Villa.
Unai Emery’s side could climb as high as fourth with a win in London tonight.
Here’s how the sides line up:
Crystal Palace team news
The Palace to take on Villa ❤️💙#CPFC // #CRYAVL pic.twitter.com/bonbGEVmGr
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 25, 2025
England midfielder Adam Wharton is back in midfield for the Eagles, who have only failed to score in one of their last 15 Premier League games.
Palace have won just one of their last eight Premier League home games (D3 L4), losing the last two in a row.
Crystal Palace XI: Dean Henderson, Marc Guéhi, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, Tyrick Mitchell, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Daniel Muñoz, Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Aston Villa team news
How we line up to face Crystal Palace 👊 #CRYAVL pic.twitter.com/1lFMOn3kK3
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 25, 2025
In-form January loan signings Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio are both only on the bench for Villa as Jacob Ramsey and Lamare Bogarde get starting roles.
Villa have conceded the first goal in each of their last four Premier League games.
Aston Villa XI: Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Digne, Axel Disasi, Ezri Konsa, Andrés García, Youri Tielemans, Lamare Bogarde, Jacob Ramsey, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins