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Crystal Palace needed to sack Alan Pardew... 2016 was our worst year ever, says midfielder Joe Ledley

Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley believes the club can avoid relegation this season after making the right decision to sack Alan Pardew.

Pardew was relieved of his duties in December after a dismal run of four Premier League victories in 17 matches and was replaced by Sam Allardyce.

The Eagles, however, have continued to struggle under Allardyce and are in the relegation zone after just two top-flight wins in nine.

Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley (right) believes club can avoid relegation this season
Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley (right) believes club can avoid relegation this season
Ledley, pictured after Man United loss in December, says club were right to sack Alan Pardew
Ledley, pictured after Man United loss in December, says club were right to sack Alan Pardew

But Ledley believes it was the correct call to ditch Pardew, believing Saturday's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough can help turn things around at Selhurst Park.