Former Crystal Palace captain Geoff Thomas expects victory over Sunderland tonight.
Thomas wrote in the Croydon Advertiser: "It's a good opportunity for Palace on Monday. They can stamp their authority and go out there positively and really dominate the game.
"Even if it's just a 1-0 win, people will be happy with the three points.
"I have had a look at the next lot of fixtures too. Man United afterwards, I don't think they are the side they were even with some signs of improvement - Palace can go there confident."
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