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Watford v Crystal Palace: Sam Allardyce makes two changes, Troy Deeney dropped
WATFORD host Crystal Palace in the first game of Boxing Day - here is all the team news.
Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce arrives for his first game in charge
Sam Allardyce has made two changes to the Crystal Palace side he inherited from Alan Pardew last week.
Andros Townsend and Mathieu Flamini return for Palace, with James McArthur and Joe Ledley making way.
Watford captain Troy Deeney drops to the bench for Walter Mazzarri's side, with Odion Ighalo given a start up front.
Watford: Gomes; Kaboul, Prodl, Britos, Holebas; Capoue, Behrami, Guedioura; Amrabat, Ighalo, Janmaat
Subs: Pantilimon, Deeney, Cathcart, Doucoure, Zuniga, Sinclair, Kabasele
Crystal Palace: Hennessey; Ward, Dann, Delaney, Kelly; Flamini, Cabaye; Townsend, Puncheon, Zaha; Benteke.
Subs: Speroni, Fryers, Mutch, Husin, Lee, Wan-Bissaka, Campbell.