Crystal Palace return from the first winter break to face Newcastle United this Saturday, with the Magpies currently in a hit-and-miss patch of form.
Steve Bruce’s charges enjoyed an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions until last Sunday, when they fell 4-0 to Arsenal. Newcastle have recently beaten Chelsea and drawn with both Everton and Wolves, but they have also been held to a draw against Norwich City, Rochdale and Oxford United respectively.
Their collection of six points from four league games, however, has translated into success in the table; with the Magpies currently sitting in 13th place on 31 points - just one position and one point ahead of the Eagles.