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Christian Benteke alone can not end Crystal Palace's on-field woes, insists defender Damien Delaney

The arrival of striker Christian Benteke alone will not revive Crystal Palace's fortunes in front of goal, defender Damien Delaney has insisted.

Alan Pardew's side have failed to score in their opening two league games against West Brom and Tottenham, as they continue to struggle to find the back of the net after managing just 39 league goals last season.

Benteke arrived at Selhurst Park from Liverpool on a four-year deal after failing to cement a regular starting spot under manager Jurgen Klopp.

Christian Benteke smiles for a photo after sealing his move from Liverpool to Crystal Palace
Christian Benteke smiles for a photo after sealing his move from Liverpool to Crystal Palace
Palace tweeted a graphic welcoming their new striker to Selhurst Park on Saturday
Palace tweeted a graphic welcoming their new striker to Selhurst Park on Saturday
Damien Delaney (right) says Benteke alone will not solve the issues Palace are having
Damien Delaney (right) says Benteke alone will not solve the issues Palace are having

'He'll (Benteke) bring a presence,' defender Delaney told the Croydon Advertiser.