Crystal Palace open their Premier League campaign against London neighbours Brentford on Sunday, with the Eagles attempting to secure back-to-back wins on the opening day of the season for the first time since their promotion to the Premier League. 

For those seeking the positive spin, in the six meetings between the clubs Crystal Palace have never lost to Brentford in the Premier League. 

Kicking off the season with a London derby, Oliver Glasner’s side have endured a summer shake-up after Michael Olise exited the club and Daichi Kamada, Ismaila Sarr and Chadi Riad arrived in South London. 

This week, the South London club have been boosted with Eberechi Eze's £70m release clause expiring, meaning Steve Parish can now demand a nine-figure fee for the England international. 

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Ahead of Sunday's opener, Crystal Palace have just one fitness concern. Brazilian Matheus Franca is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after fracturing his rib in training. 

Cheick Doucoure is available for selection after snapping his Achilles in November. Jean-Philippe Mateta returned from the Olympics on Wednesday and is expected to be in the squad. 

Brentford starman Ivan Toney is available for the game in West London after returning from the Euros, while Bees supporters anticipate a potential debut for Fabio Carvalho.

Predicted Crystal Palace XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson, Andersen, Guehi, Riad; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Kamada, Eze; Mateta