{
  "id": 2503017,
  "title": "Crystal Palace XI vs Everton – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/crystal-palace-xi-vs-everton-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/crystal-palace-xi-vs-everton-050500386.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crystal Palace are set to face Everton in their opening Premier League match of the season, with the game scheduled to take place at 3pm BST on Saturday, 22nd August. New manager Pierre Sage will be making his first competitive appearance for the club. The Eagles had a challenging pre-season, ending with a heavy 3-0 defeat to SC Freiburg, but Sage remains optimistic about refining the team's defensive structure.\n\nGoalkeeper Dean Henderson is undergoing a late fitness test after twisting his ankle during a pre-season friendly, with Walter Benitez on standby should he be unavailable. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to feature in the squad after returning to training, having completed a tailored conditioning program. Midfielder Adam Wharton is fully available and is expected to play a central role in the team. The newly signed winger Dwight McNeil is likely to start the match against his former club, following his high-profile summer loan move.\n\nSage has expressed confidence in his squad's depth, noting that despite a mixed pre-season, the team is well-prepared for the forthcoming challenge. Ismaila Sarr and Jorgen Strand Larsen, both from last season's top scorers, are set to join the attack alongside others. The match will be played away from home for Crystal Palace, as they take on their Merseyside rivals.",
  "summary": "Crystal Palace is set to kick off their Premier League campaign against Everton away from home on Saturday which will mark new manager Pierre Sage’s first competitive game for the club.Crystal Palac...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Sunderland XI vs Ipswich Town – Predicted lineup and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/sunderland-xi-vs-ipswich-town-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-08-22T05:05:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}