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Charlton boss Alan Pardew is anticipating a tough encounter for the Addicks when his former side Reading arrive at The Valley for the live-on-Sky encounter on Saturday (12.45pm). After an opening-day win over Swansea City two weeks ago, Pardew has since seen his side lose to Yeovil Town, in the Carling Cup, and Watford, in the league, and a meeting with the recently-relegated Royals promises to be a tricky fixture for the Addicks. Reading, led by Pardew's former Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell, have seen the likes of Nicky Shorey and Dave Kitson depart the Madejski Stadium over the summer. However, Pardew believes the Royals still have the nucleus of an excellent team, as he told the official website: "There will be two high-tempo sides on show and I think it will make for a good spectacle. We both play very similar... [read full story]
