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Programme Feature: Schlupp Talks City, Goals and Early Years

Jeffrey Schlupp has a magical moment that will ensure his place in Palace folklore for years to come. Ben Mountain chats to the man whose goal kick-started the Eagles’ stunning win against Manchester City two months ago as he reflects on that memorable afternoon in the north-west.

The high point of Jeffrey Schlupp’s career to date not only coincided with one of Palace’s brightest highlights from their 10 seasons in the Premier League, but sparked it into life as well.

On a drizzly, chilly, pre-Christmas Manchester afternoon, the Eagles travelled north to the sky blue half of the city where they would face the reigning, all-conquering champions, Manchester City.