The Senegal forward was injured in our defeat against Manchester United a fortnight ago, but returns to start at Selhurst Park against Pep Guardiola’s title challengers.

Also returning to the side are Dean Henderson , who faces City for the first-time since his heroic penalty save at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final; and Nathaniel Clyne , Tyrick Mitchell and Jean-Philippe Mateta , who were all rested in our midweek win against Shelbourne in Dublin.

Making way from the side which played in that 3-0 victory are Walter Benítez, Justin Devenny, Borna Sosa, Eddie Nketiah and Christantus Uche – all five are available from the bench today.

Palace: Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Mateta.

Subs: Benítez (GK), Canvot, Sosa, De

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