Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has handed Bakary Sako his debut for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa this afternoon in place of Yannick Bolasie, who is not included in the Eagles' matchday squad.

Jason Puncheon will play behind Glenn Murray up front, with Alex McCarthy continuing in goal for the hosts.

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has given Rudy Gestede his first start for the club, while youngster Jack Grealish makes his first appearance of the season.

Jordan Ayew and Scott Sinclair will start on the bench for the visitors, while Jordan Veretout makes way for Carlos Sanchez in midfield.

Crystal Palace: McCarthy; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare; McArthur, Cabaye; Zaha, Puncheon, Sako; Murray
Subs: Hennessey, Bamford, Lee, Jedinak, Gayle, Mutch, Kelly

Aston Villa: Guzan; Bacuna, Richards, Clark, Amavi; Gueye, Westwood, Sanchez; Agbonlahor, Gestede, Grealish
Subs: Bunn, Baker, Sinclair, Veretout, Ayew, Traore, Hutton

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