The showdown between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park is heating up, especially as it could mark the end of Nuno Espirito Santo's tenure at Forest.

As tensions rise, this match carries extra weight. Crystal Palace has recently slipped from the Europa League to the Conference League, leaving Nottingham Forest to take their spot in the more prestigious competition.

Nuno's future hangs in the balance, acknowledging that his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis has deteriorated, intensifying speculation that this may be his last game in charge.

Despite the impressive summer signings that could have made their Premier League debuts, Nuno has opted for consistency, sticking with the same lineup that clinched victory against Brentford last weekend. This decision sidelines new additions like Douglas Luiz and James McAtee to the substitutes' bench.

Will Guehi Lead Palace's Charge?

On the other side, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has chosen to keep team captain Marc Guehi in the starting XI, despite swirling rumors of his potential transfer. With the window still open, Guehi could be a target for the right offer.

Glasner has made strategic adjustments from the squad that secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Fredrikstad in their Conference League playoff. Chris Richards and Tyrick Mitchell return to the lineup, pushing Jefferson Lerma and Borna Sosa to the bench.

The Starting Lineups:

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson; Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell; Wharton, Hughes; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta. Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Lerma, Clyne, Esse, Edouard, Sosa, Rodney, Cardines.

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood. Subs: Gunn, Morato, Luiz, Kalimuendo, Jesus, Hutchinson, Yates, McAtee, Boly.

Stay tuned as these two teams clash in a pivotal match that could alter the fates of both clubs!