Jason Puncheon scored Crystal Palace's most important goal of the season in Saturday's 1-0 win over Norwich City, according to Alan Pardew.
Alan Pardew hailed Crystal Palace's match winner Jason Puncheon as the midfielder struck the only goal against Norwich City.
Palace's long wait for a win in 2016 was finally ended at Selhurst Park as Puncheon fired home after 68 minutes, his fine long-range strike too good for John Ruddy.
Victory halts Palace's alarming slide towards the relegation zone, and gives the side a 10-point cushion above the bottom three.
"During the run-in two years ago he got some crucial goals," Pardew said.