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Kouyate: Crystal Palace deserved Bournemouth win

Cheikhou Kouyate has praised Crystal Palace following their 1-0 home victory against Bournemouth in Tuesday’s Premier League game.

Roy Hodgson’s men were reduced to 10 men with only 19 minutes into the encounter after Mamadou Sakho received a red card.

Notwithstanding the setback, the Eagles went on to claim maximum points with Ghana international Jeffrey Schlupp, scoring the match-winner.

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Senegal captain Kouyate, who featured throughout the match, believes his side deserved the victory, given their performance in the game.

"It’s unbelievable, a fantastic win. It’s very, very important for the team.