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Dec 22, 2012 at 5.20pm UK
 
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Zaha (39')
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Southern (75')

Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Huddersfield Town

Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Huddersfield Town
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Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between promotion-chasing Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town.

Crystal Palace are the clear favourites to come out on top when they entertain Huddersfield Town in the Championship this weekend.

Ian Holloway's high-filers have lost just once in their last six games and could move to the top of the table with a win on Saturday, provided that Cardiff City slip up.

Palace welcome back influential midfielder Mile Jedinak following a suspension, with Andre Moritz likely to make way for his return.

Long-term absentee Paddy McCarthy remains sidelined with a groin injury, while Darcy Blake is doubtful after suffering a bout of illness.

Huddersfield, who could move into the top half of the table with a win, are almost back to full strength, with Jermaine Beckford and Sean Scannell both back in training.

Manager Simon Grayson welcomes back Paul Dixon after a suspension, but Alan Lee begins a three match ban.

Oscar Gobern, who is still recovering from ankle surgery, is Town's only certain absentee.

Recent form

Crystal Palace: WLDWDD

Huddersfield: LDLLDL

Possible lineups

Crystal Palace: Speroni, Ward, Delaney, Ramage, Parr, Bolasie, Dikgacoi, Garvan, Jedinak, Zaha, Murray

Huddersfield: Smithies, Norwood, Clarke, Gerrard, Clayton, Novak, Ward, Vaughan, Southern, Hunt, Lynch

Sports Mole says: 3-1


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