Palace and Newcastle seek a lift after difficult starts under new managers

Crystal Palace and Newcastle meet with both clubs seeking to revive difficult starts under new managers Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle. Palace have conceded heavily and sit close to the relegation places, while Newcastle are adjusting to major squad and coaching changes; Sunday’s result could intensify pressure on both sides.

Palace have let in 17 goals in seven league games, and Sage is under scrutiny after a heavy defeat by Brighton, despite a midweek Europa League draw with Besiktas. Newcastle sold Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimarães, signed eight young players and changed manager shortly before the season; Jaissle is also contending with injuries and criticism of his 4-2-3-1 system. The article says the supplied text ends mid-sentence during its discussion of possible tactical changes.