Crystal Palace could have a significant say in the mood around Newcastle United when the two sides meet on Sunday.
Newcastle head into the fixture knowing that defeat against Palace may raise further questions about the direction of the club. The possibility of alarm bells ringing at St James’ Park is now part of the conversation ahead of the match.
For Palace, described as struggling, the fixture offers an opportunity to add to Newcastle’s concerns. A positive result would make the Eagles’ opponents confront a difficult outcome at a time when attention is already focused on their form.
The pressure surrounding Newcastle will therefore be closely watched from a Palace perspective, with Sunday’s result potentially carrying consequences for the atmosphere around the home side.
