Crystal Palace's first away game of the Premier League season saw the Eagles go down by the narrowest of margins, losing 1-0 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
- Zaha starts from the off after 27 minutes v Everton, replacing Ayew
- Camarasa doesn’t make matchday squad; Schlupp takes place on the bench
- Benteke goes close on five minutes after some tenacious work up top
- Sheffield United forced into first-half sub: Fleck replaced by Freeman
- Guaita saves superbly from an unmarked McGoldrick just yards from goal
- Half-time: 0-0
- Lundstram scores early in second-half after Guaita had initially saved well from Freeman
- James McCarthy makes Palace debut, replacing Townsend with 20 minutes to go
- Full-time: 1-0
The sun was shining at Bramall Lane, as the fire cannons exploded to signify Sheffield United’s first home game in the Premier League since 19th August 2006.