Defensive grit, a clinical Christian Benteke header and an impeccable goalscoring Wilfried Zaha performance secured Crystal Palace's first Premier League win of 2016, at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Despite taking the lead twice, Palace faced significant pressure throughout the match and Boro fans might feel slightly aggrieved they didn't create and scored more -- but Palace's resilience shone through in their 2-1 win.
Positives
Palace's long-suffering travelling support finally got to celebrate an away win again thanks to stellar performances throughout the side. Alan Pardew's side spent much of last season wilting under intense pressure, but this performance signaled a change in fortunes in defence as well as attack.