Crystal Palace left the disappointment of the previous week's performance against Swansea behind by collecting a win after six defeats in a row and by keeping the first clean sheet of the season against a lacklustre Southampton team. It wasn't a classic but crucial wins often aren't.
Positives
The clean sheet was a worthy prize for a defensive performance that showed heart, commitment and solidarity. It was a team effort and while the performance packed quality it might just be enough to set the foundations that will allow the club to rebuild after weeks of disappointment.