Roy Hodgson has made one change from the pre-season clash against Nottingham Forest with Vicente Guaita replacing Wayne Hennessey in goal against today’s opposition Bristol City.
Mamadou Sakho returns to the matchday squad for the first time since coming off in the 77thminute of the Eagles’ 4-1 win away at Leicester City on February 23rd.
Jordan Ayew is on the bench after returning to the club on a permanent deal from Swansea City earlier in the week.
Palace: Guaita, Van Aanholt, Dann, Kelly, Ward, Meyer, Milivojevic, McArthur, Townsend, Schlupp, Benteke.