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Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho is expected to be out until after the international break with a hamstring injury.

Defender Diego Carlos is back in training after a long-term Achilles injury but is building up fitness.

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha could return after missing four games with a hamstring injury.

Sam Johnstone and Nathan Ferguson are both still recovering from respective calf and Achilles injuries.

CHRIS SUTTON'S PREDICTION

Crystal Palace have drawn five of their past six games but they still haven't won in 2023, and they haven't been scoring many either.