A dominant display from Roy Hodgson’s Palace saw the Eagles comfortably overcome Championship outfit Bristol City 5-0 at Ashton Gate.
The signs of what was to come from the Eagles over the 90 minutes was clear from the off with a tenacious, trademark midfield battle won by Luka Milivojevic which gave Palace the chance of a three-on-three break. However, as Christian Benteke looked to utilise his pace and power down the left-hand side, the pass unfortunately clipped the Belgium striker’s heels.
But the early suggestion that Palace could win the midfield battle and get in between the Robins’ midfield and defensive lines were there.