Palace capable of raiding Newcastle

Premier League
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Crystal Palace carved out a reputation as a dangerous counter-attacking side over recent seasons and those qualities may help them pick up a decent result against Newcastle.

The Eagles ended their seven-match losing run with a deserved 2-1 victory at home to Chelsea last Saturday and their stand-out attacking players were Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend, who caused all sorts of problems with their pace.

Palace are also looking much more organised at the back and can frustrate the Magpies, who have gone three games without a win.

Recommendation
Crystal Palace or draw double chance
1pt 6-7 188bet

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Team news
Newcastle
Dwight Gayle (calf) is a doubt and Massadio Haidara and Paul Dummett are definite absentees.

Crystal Palace
Wayne Hennessey (calf) is a doubt so Julian Speroni may continue to deputise. Christian Benteke is sidelined but Ruben Loftus-Cheek may return after being ineligible to face Chelsea last week.

Key stat
Newcastle have kept just three clean sheets in their last 12 home fixtures.

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