Crystal Palace overcame a visiting Norwich City side 2-0 this afternoon with a dominant performance recording their sixth straight league game without defeat at Selhurst Park. Luka Milivojevic was the man who gave the Eagles their first, slamming home from the spot for his first goal of the season before Andros Townsend added a second in the final minutes.
After a blistering 25-minute start, Palace eased their foot off the gas somewhat for the remainder of the game but managed to pin-back the Canaries to ensure their threatening attack weren’t fed enough to trouble.
Summary
- Martin Kelly starts in place of Mamadou Sakho
- Palace start on top, with Luka Milivojevic scoring from the spot after 20 minutes
- Norwich push-back to enjoy a better spell before half-time
- Half-time: 1-0
- Palace continue to dominate, but can’t add to their lead
- In injury time, Andros Townsend ensures the victory with a late strike
- Full time: 2-0
In Roy Hodgson’s own words, Palace - staff, players, fans et al - were “reeling from the shock” of ceding two points to Wolverhampton Wanderers last Sunday and began this afternoon’s clash with Norwich clearly inspired by the disappointing draw.