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Jordan Ayew says Crystal Palace's defeat to Leicester was a 'wake-up call' ahead of crunch FA Cup clash with Chelsea... as striker admits relief that the performance came in Premier League game rather than Wembley showdown

Daily Mail | April 11, 2022

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Jordan Ayew admits Crystal Palace suffered a wake-up call at Leicester ahead of their FA Cup showdown with Chelsea.

The Eagles lost 2-1 at the King Power Stadium and face Chelsea in the semi-final on Sunday.

Ademola Lookman and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored for Leicester with Wilfried Zaha pulling a goal back in the second half.

Zaha's effort came after Kasper Schmeichel saved his penalty, only for VAR to rule Caglar Soyuncu had encroached and order a retake.

Jordan Ayew said Crystal Palace's loss to Leicester was a 'wake-up call' ahead of the semi-final
Ademola Lookman put Leicester in front as the hosts took advantage of Palace's slow start

Schmeichel saved his second spot-kick but the forward nodded in the rebound - but Ayew knows they have to improve ahead of their Wembley trip.

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