Steve Bruce reacts to Newcastle United's win over Crystal Palace and THAT Miguel Almiron goal

Newcastle United are looking to head into Christmas on a high with a win over Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace at St James’s Park.
Newcastle United take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League this afternoon.Newcastle United take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League this afternoon.
Newcastle United take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League this afternoon.

Miguel Almiron and Jonjo Shelvey look certain to return to the Magpies’ first-team ranks this afternoon, as both sides suffer festive injury problems. Former midfielder Andros Townsend and defender Patrick van Aanholt have seen injury deny them of a chance to take on United, while Steve Bruce has to contend with the absence of SIX players, including skipper Jamaal Lascelles, Allan Saint-Maximin and Matt Ritchie.

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