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Sam Allardyce takes second shot at Premier League's deadline day fixture clash: 'It affects players' mentality... constant rumours are disruptive'

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Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has again voiced his concerns over Premier League games being played on deadline day, saying players will struggle to maintain concentration levels amid a whirlwind of transfer activity.

Palace, who are third-bottom of the table and two points away from safety, make the trip to the south coast to face 12th-placed Bournemouth on Tuesday.

And the game will finish around 90 minutes before the January window slams shut.

Sam Allardyce has had another go at Premier League games clashing with deadline day
Sam Allardyce has had another go at Premier League games clashing with deadline day

'We've got to start getting results, beginning with Bournemouth.