Palace Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 29th October 2026: Team News on Mateta, Sarr, Strand Larsen and Timber Ahead of Spurs Trip

Palace have shared some fitness updates ahead of the weekend, with the latest news covering Mateta, Sarr, Strand Larsen and Timber all mentioned in the club's team news bulletin (CPFC.co.uk).

Attention is already turning to the midweek trip to Tottenham, with Sky Sports previewing the north London clash by asking whether Spurs have really turned things around under Roberto De Zerbi (Sky Sports).

Meanwhile, Pierre Sage has been speaking ahead of that game, discussing finding solutions on the pitch and his thoughts on visiting De Zerbi's Tottenham, as well as the longer-term project of building foundations for future success at Palace (Sky Sports).

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