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Team news: Palace defence shifted v Newcastle with key returns

Gary Cahill will play his second match of 2020/21 against Newcastle United tonight, with the former international returning to Crystal Palace's starting lineup for the first time since October 18th.

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But Cahill is not the only centre-back to make his return this evening, with James Tomkins named in the squad for the first time this season.

Tomkins replaces Tyrick Mitchell on the bench while Cahill takes Jairo Riedewald's berth, pushing Cheikhou Kouyate into midfield.

Another change sees Jeffrey Schlupp start ahead of Michy Batshuayi, who is named amongst the substitutes.