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Wilfried Zaha scores 50th league goal in Crystal Palace win over Southampton

Wilfried Zaha was the difference for Crystal Palace with the 50th league goal of his career sealing a 1-0 win over Southampton on the opening day of the 2020-21 Premier League season.

He was involved in nine league goals last season (four goals, five assists) and got the Eagles off to the perfect start in the 13th minute. Andros Townsend made a run down the right flank and sent in a cross which Zaha was there to tuck into the net.

The goal was his 37th in the English top-flight, together with 13 he scored while Palace were in the Championship makes it half a century.