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Crystal Palace ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka ‘hit by Carlsberg bottle’ thrown by Newcastle fan during match
Full-back Wan-Bissaka was struck in the goalless draw at Selhurst Park
CRYSTAL PALACE defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was struck with a beer bottle during a goalless draw with Newcastle.
Eyewitnesses at Selhurst Park said a Newcastle fan launched a Carlsberg bottle at the Eagles full-back.
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Wan-Bisakka, the 20-year-old full-back, is said to have not reacted when it hit him on the shoulder.
An eyewitness said: ";Wan-Bissaka was hit with a Carlsberg bottle from a Newcastle fan.
"It hit his shoulder and he didn’t react but it was still shocking."
Wan-Bisakka helped Roy Hodgson's team to a point but Palace deserved more as they dominated the visiting side.
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A point takes Palace up to 11th in the Premier League while Newcastle leapfrog Cardiff but remain in the drop zone.
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