Post by Crystal on Feb 2, 2017 21:30:25 GMT
Crystal Palace face Sunderland at Selhurst Park this weekend in a game that could be crucial in the race for Premier League survival.
Crystal Palace face Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday in a game that could have massive implications for the state of the Premier League relegation battle. But are Sam Allardyce's Eagles about to stroll to an easy victory over his former side?
Pundits predict Crystal Palace v Sunderland: Relegation six-pointer
HITC Sport's Michael Ramsey and James Rutherford seem to think that could well happen this weekend...
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
Crystal Palace's form before their midweek game against Bournemouth certainly suggested that neither side would be taking any momentum into this upcoming fixture - Palace had not won since early December, while the Black Cats have lost five of their last eight - however, Tuesday's result on the south coast hinted that Allardyce's men may be ready to turn their season around.
And the guys believe that Sunderland could be on the wrong end of a heavy defeat, not that it would ultimately hurt their chances of staying up once another of their great escapes takes place.
"The thing is with Sunderland, it would be very Wearside of them to lose this game 3-0, everyone write them off and them to beat Chelsea and Arsenal in the last couple months of the season," HITC Sport's Michael suggested.
Sunderland manager David Moyes looks dejected
Sunderland manager David Moyes
With six teams within five points of each other at the bottom, the result between two of the three teams in the relegation zone could strike a major psychological blow for when the race for survival really heats up.
Report explains why Southampton and Crystal Palace failed to sign Serdar Tasci
And if, as the guys suggest, David Moyes' men are beaten comfortably, it may be fair to assume that they will need yet another brilliant late run if they are to pull off another miraculous recovery.
To find out the guys' thoughts in full, as well as their predictions, simply watch the preview at the top of the page...
Crystal Palace face Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday in a game that could have massive implications for the state of the Premier League relegation battle. But are Sam Allardyce's Eagles about to stroll to an easy victory over his former side?
Pundits predict Crystal Palace v Sunderland: Relegation six-pointer
HITC Sport's Michael Ramsey and James Rutherford seem to think that could well happen this weekend...
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce
Crystal Palace's form before their midweek game against Bournemouth certainly suggested that neither side would be taking any momentum into this upcoming fixture - Palace had not won since early December, while the Black Cats have lost five of their last eight - however, Tuesday's result on the south coast hinted that Allardyce's men may be ready to turn their season around.
And the guys believe that Sunderland could be on the wrong end of a heavy defeat, not that it would ultimately hurt their chances of staying up once another of their great escapes takes place.
"The thing is with Sunderland, it would be very Wearside of them to lose this game 3-0, everyone write them off and them to beat Chelsea and Arsenal in the last couple months of the season," HITC Sport's Michael suggested.
Sunderland manager David Moyes looks dejected
Sunderland manager David Moyes
With six teams within five points of each other at the bottom, the result between two of the three teams in the relegation zone could strike a major psychological blow for when the race for survival really heats up.
Report explains why Southampton and Crystal Palace failed to sign Serdar Tasci
And if, as the guys suggest, David Moyes' men are beaten comfortably, it may be fair to assume that they will need yet another brilliant late run if they are to pull off another miraculous recovery.
To find out the guys' thoughts in full, as well as their predictions, simply watch the preview at the top of the page...