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Perfect start to Palace's 20/21 campaign

Official Site of Crystal Palace | September 12, 2020

Related Topics: Crystal Palace F.C., Southampton F.C., Eberechi Eze, Kyle Walker-Peters, Michy Batshuayi, Andros Townsend, Jack Stephens, Roy Hodgson, Jordan Ayew, Wilfried Zaha

Despite the short turnaround between seasons, seven weeks was all Palace needed to re-energise themselves for the 2020/21 campaign with a new formation and a couple of fresh faces in the matchday squad to secure an impressive clean sheet and victory over Southampton.

In summary

  • Eberechi Eze and Michy Batshuayi named on the bench, with Roy Hodgson opting for a 4-4-2 with Jordan Ayew and Wilfried Zaha leading the line
  • Andros Townsend starts for his 150th Palace appearance; Scott Dann makes 150th Premier League appearance
  • Wilfried Zaha’s scores his 50th league goal for the Eagles.
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