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Allardyce's Palace kick off Boxing Day

Sam Allardyce will take charge of Crystal Palace for the first time on Boxing Day as their Premier League meeting with Watford kicks off a busy day of action in England.

"I hope I can bring some joy, particularly over Christmas and New Year," said the new Palace boss.

That match, the first of eight Premier League fixtures, starts at 12:30 GMT.

There is also a full EFL programme, but there are no top-flight fixtures in Scotland.

Former England manager Allardyce was appointed on 23 December - just one day after Alan Pardew was sacked as boss of the Eagles.