Alan Pardew reckons Crystal Palace have one of the toughest starts of all the Premier League teams on the eve of the new season.
The Eagles travel to Norwich City tomorrow to kick-off the new campaign, followed by the visit to Selhurst Park of Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Next up are the defending champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, followed quickly by Manchester City in south-east London.
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“It’s nice to see Norwich City back, they do things the right way and are a great club,” Pardew said.
“They have an exciting young manager, who has not put a foot wrong. We’re in for a very tough game.
“Chelsea have not freshened up like they did last summer, while [Manchester] City and [Manchester] United have.
“The start will be difficult. Our first few weeks are very, very tough. It is perhaps the most difficult of any Premier League side.”
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