Palace v Luton – Team news preview

Last updated : 05 August 2005 By Nik Taylor

Palace kick off the new season tomorrow afternoon without the services of midfielder Aki Riihilahti.

The Finn has picked up a calf injury and is the only injury worry for Eagles boss Iain Dowie. Jon Macken, Darren Ward and Jobi McAnuff are all expected to make their debuts.

Luton’s first choice keeper, Marlon Beresford, is expected to miss out due to a toe injury and will likely be replaced by 19-year-old Dean Brill.

Probable Palace XI:

Kiraly
Boyce Ward Hall Granville
McAnuff Watson Hughes Soares
Macken Johnson