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Preview: Crystal Palace v Sunderland
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Crystal Palace look to maintain their unbeaten start this season when Sunderland visit Selhurst Park this weekend. The Eagles headed into the international break on a high after dismantling Aston Villa 3-0, and keeping captain Marc Guéhi at the club gives the squad added defensive stability. Despite missing key men like Ismaila Sarr and Adam Wharton, Palace will be confident of stretching their strong home record. Sunderland, fresh from impressive wins of their own, will pose tests — but Palace should edge this one in front of their fans.
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