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Pointless Crystal Palace: the worst starts to Premier League seasons and what happened next

Only Pompey under Paul Hart have waited longer than Palace for their first points of a Premier League campaign, losing their first seven games before eventually recording a win over Wolves in their eighth. Hart was sacked in November - Palace, of course, have already made such a move with Hodgson replacing Frank de Boer just four games in. Replacement Avram Grant was unable to save Pompey, who finished the season bottom of the table.

Southampton (1998-99)
Southampton (1998-99)

Saturday's defeat took Palace beyond Southampton for the second-longest winless start since the top flight's rebranding, with the Saints having lost their first five games that season.