Allardyce: We must finish top of league of seven

Sam Allardyce has set Crystal Palace a target of finishing top of a mini-league towards the foot of the table to ensure they avoid relegation.

After back-to-back victories over Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion the Eagles sit outside the bottom three in 17th. But Allardyce wants Palace to eye climbing a further three positions.

"We've got to finish top of the league of seven," the manager told cpfc.co.uk ahead of Saturday's visit of Watford.

"One or two above that may drop in if we continue with good results. Finishing top of that seven is our aim." 

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