Crystal Palace vs Newcastle: Preview and Prediction

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Match Preview:

Crystal Palace have already had a topsy-turvy start to the season and we are only into the 6^th week of the new campaign. Starting off with victory against Fulham, expectations were high, however they proceeded to lose 3 games in a row, and the struggling Palace of last season seemed to be back. Any panic was calmed by two things: The first was their hard fought and impressive 1-0 win at Huddersfield. The second was the local press praising Roy manager Roy Hodgson’s connection with the fans, this can only be a win-win story and could help the team keep their form up.

Newcastle are 19^th after losing 3 games in a row and already their season looks in tatters. One has to wonder how long manager Rafa Benitez a coach who has been at Real Madrid will hang around for after being frustrated in the summer transfer window. The only plus side to the recent poor form is that they have had to play Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in those games but still the confidence will be key to this game and could be low. Though it has to be said they played well against champions City.

Team News: 

Crystal Palace: Christian Benteke is now a long term injury after knee problems on international duty.

Newcastle: Jamaal Lascelles is nearing a return and could make the match squad

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle Head to Head:

The last time the teams met here was earlier this year and the match finished 1-1.

In the league Newcastle have not won at Palace in 5 years.

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