Victory inside a frenzied Selhurst Park was vital for both Palace boss Iain Dowie and his old friend and former manager, Southampton’s Harry Redknapp.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness brought back Steven Taylor and Amdy Faye for the Barclays Premiership clash against Crystal Palace as his injury worries eased slightly.

Crystal Palace are in rude health for the final phase of their Barclays Premiership survival bid which begins at Newcastle tomorrow.

Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie is set to name an unchanged line-up for the Premiership clash with fellow strugglers West Brom.

Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson will return from injury for the Eagles at Aston Villa.