Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe swiftly brought centre-backs Fabian Schar and Sven Botman back into the heart of defence.
The pair had been left out at Anfield in favour of Jamaal Lascelles and Dan Burn. But Lascelles was benched again and Burn did not feature from the start for the first time in the Premier League this term.
Kieran Trippier and Matt Targett were the Magpies' picks at full-back. Joe Willock, Joelinton and Sean Longstaff were the trio in midfield.
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And home debutant Alexander Isak, Miguel Almiron and Ryan Fraser were the front three.
Jamal Lewis was on the bench as he waits for his first taste of Premier League action while Chris Wood must wait for another opportunity.
You can follow the game as it happens in our matchday live blog here, with analysis and reaction throughout the day.
Today's teams
Newcastle United: Pope, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Targett, Willock Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Fraser.
Subs: Lascelles, Ritchie, Lewis, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Darlow, Anderson, Burn.
Crystal Palace: Guaita, Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell Schlupp, Doucoure, Eze, Zaha, Mateta, Ayew.
Subs: Milivojevic, Olise, Clyne, Hughes, Johnstone, Edouard, Ebiowei, Richards Riedewald.
Referee: Michael Salisbury (Lancashire)
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