Roy Hodgson has said he is expecting a tough game with Newcastle United this evening as he addressed the media pre-match.
The Crystal Palace manager explained that while he and his side are boosted by the recent victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, they are undoubtedly coming up against a challenging host.
"I was impressed by Newcastle at the weekend in their victory over Everton," Hodgson said. "That’s a spectacular victory really because it’s a very hard place [Goodison Park] to go and get a victory.