Crystal Palace are improving under Roy Hodgson

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Slowly but surely Roy Hodgson is turning Crystal Palace around and he can lead them to a crucial victory over Bournemouth at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles look more organised than they were earlier in the season and their attacking threat is going to increase as key striker Christian Benteke gets fitter and stronger.

Palace's offensive quartet of Benteke, Wilfried Zaha, Andros Townsend and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are capable of causing problems even to top teams and they can make the difference against the Cherries, who are winless in three games.

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Team news
Crystal Palace
Yohan Cabaye, Scott Dann and James McArthur have shaken off minor injuries but Joel Ward (groin) is a doubt. Wayne Hennessey (back) is available but must dislodge Julian Speroni from between the sticks.

Bournemouth
Adam Smith serves a one-game ban and Adam Federici, Tyrone Mings and Brad Smith are injured.

Key stat
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last five home fixtures.

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