Crystal Palace came out on top of a well-fought first-half to defeat West Bromwich Albion through Luka Milivojevic's penalty at Selhurst Park.
Having earned the lead in a tight opening 45, the Eagles then showcased their structure from front to back to secure three points before a lengthy break from league football.
Summary
- Roy Hodgson makes just one change to his Palace lineup, starting Wilfried Zaha
- The game’s opening 25 minutes are bright and even – with both sides enjoying the ball near one another’s goalmouth
- Palace earn a penalty after Darnell Furlong handles Zaha’s effort
- Luka Milivojevic strikes home with an expert shot from the spot
- Half-time: Crystal Palace 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
- Benteke opens the second-half with a fizzing effort that Johnstone saves well
- The game settles after 60 minutes as Palace guard their lead
- Eberechi Eze hits hard into Johnstone’s midriff as Palace begin to sit deeper
- Full-time: Crystal Palace 1-0 West Bromwich Albion
Crystal Palace’s 5-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion earlier this season will remain a memorable part of club history regardless of the return clash’s calibre four months later.