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Crystal Palace Transfer Special: European trio eyed, new deal for Pardew, loan moves
EXPRESS SPORT looks at what could happen at Crystal Palace in January.
Alan Pardew is set to be rewarded with a new contract at Crystal Palace
While Leicester are receiving all the plaudits for topping the table at Christmas (and rightly so) spare a thought for the likes of Crystal Palace and Watford.
Both sides sit just outside the Champions League places with the chance of entering a European competition next season very much in Alan Pardew's sights.
The Eagles have made an incredible start to the season that has seen them pick up impressive away wins over Liverpool and Chelsea.
Pardew's side will need to continue to gain points away from home, while ensuring sides aren't leaving Selhurst Park with anything to celebrate about if they want to seriously challenge for a top four finish.