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CRY 1-1 TOT: SCHLUPP, GUAITA HELP EAGLES HOLD SPURS AT SELHURST PARK.

A late Jeffrey Schlupp equaliser and two superb Vicente Guaita saves in the closing stages helped Crystal Palace hold league leaders Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

Guaita denied Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Kane but in the 23rd minute he was deceived by Kane’s long-range strike as Spurs took the lead.

Palace’s goalkeeper saved from Ndombele again, and his side went close to a leveller when Eberechi Eze struck the post at the end of the first half.

Schlupp, who earlier missed a great chance from close range, found an equaliser on 81 minutes when he reacted quickest as Hugo Lloris could not collect Eze’s free-kick.

Spurs nearly regained their lead when Ben Davies struck the crossbar late on, while Guaita produced stunning stops to deny Kane and Eric Dier as Palace hung on for a point.

Palace are 11th with 17 points while Spurs are top of the table on 25 points, one clear of Liverpool before the champions’ match at Fulham on Sunday.

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CRYSTAL PALACE 0-2 NEWCASTLE: LATE STRIKES FROM WILSON, JOELINTON GIVES VICTORY TO THE MAGPIES.

Newcastle United left it late as goals from Callum Wilson and Joelinton secured a 2-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Friday night.

Back in the team after a hamstring injury, Wilson gave Newcastle the lead in the 88th minute at Selhurst Park by running onto a pass from strike partner Joelinton and sliding a finish through the legs of goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

Joelinton then broke clear in the 90th, cut onto his left foot and sent in a shot that deflected in off sliding Palace centre-back Gary Cahill.

Newcastle came into the match having lost two straight games, and the win took Steve Bruce’s team to 10th place.

The absence of Wilfried Zaha again proved telling for Palace, with Roy Hodgson’s star man also missing in the 1-0 loss at Burnley on Monday after contracting coronavirus.

Palace dropped to 13th, a point below Newcastle.

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EZE INSPIRES PALACE TO 4-1 VICTORY AGAINST LEEDS.

Eberechi Eze scored a superb free-kick and created another goal as Crystal Palace beat Leeds United 4-1 in an open match at Selhurst Park.

Scott Dann headed in Eze’s corner to put the hosts in front on 12 minutes.

Palace doubled their lead 10 minutes later with Eze’s first Premier League goal, a curling free-kick.

Patrick Bamford, who had an earlier effort overturned by the VAR for offside, pulled a goal back in the 27th minute, volleying in Mateusz Klich’s pass.

Palace restored their two-goal lead three minutes before half-time when Patrick van Aanholt’s cross was deflected in by Helder Costa.

Jordan Ayew converted Wilfried Zaha’s cross to secure the win on 70 minutes.

Palace move up to sixth with 13 points, while back-to-back defeats drop Leeds to 14th on 10 points.

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AIT-NOURI DEBUT GOAL, PODENCE STRIKE HELP WOLVES EASE PAST EAGLES TO LEVEL ON POINTS WITH LEAGUE LEADERS

A debut goal by Rayan Ait-Nouri set Wolverhampton Wanderers on the way to a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, putting them level on points with the Premier League’s top two.

The hosts took the lead on 18 minutes when a cross from Daniel Podence was half-cleared, only for 19-year-old French wing-back Ait-Nouri to find the corner with a low shot.

Leander Dendoncker crashed a spectacular long-distance effort against the crossbar just before Podence doubled Wolves’ lead on 27 minutes, meeting Pedro Neto’s cross with a side-footed finish for his first goal of the season.

Palace had both a Michy Batshuayi goal and a penalty for a foul on Patrick van Aanholt ruled out for offside following Video Assistant Referee reviews.

Dendoncker and Podence had chances to extend Wolves’ lead after the break, while Wilfried Zaha went close at the other end.

With four minutes remaining, Luka Milivojevic was sent off for a challenge on Joao Moutinho after Martin Atkinson used the Referee Review Area.

Wolves are level with first-placed Everton and second-placed Liverpool on 13 points. Palace are ninth on 10 points.

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FULHAM 1-2 CRYSTAL PALACE: ZAHA STARS, EAGLES MOVE TO 5TH ON THE LOG AS FULHAM MISERY START LINGERS.

Wilfried Zaha’s fifth goal in six matches helped Crystal Palace to a 2-1 win over 10-man Fulham.

Palace took the lead against the run of play at Craven Cottage with a first Premier League goal from Jairo Riedewald, who finished Zaha’s clever pass on eight minutes.

After twice going close for Fulham, Ademola Lookman struck a post on 26 minutes and Aleksandar Mitrovic couldn’t convert the rebound.

Palace doubled their lead on 64 minutes when Zaha slid in Michy Batshuayi’s cross at the far post.

Fulham’s hopes of a late recovery were hit by a red card for substitute Aboubakar Kamara for a bad foul on 88 minutes after a VAR review.

Deep into stoppage time, Tom Cairney’s long-range strike gave Fulham a first home goal of the season.

Palace rise to fifth with 10 points, while Fulham remain bottom on just one point.

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MAC ALLISTER LATE STRIKE EARNS BRIGHTON DRAW AT PALACE.

Alexis Mac Allister struck a late equaliser as Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Wilfried Zaha continued his incredible scoring record against Brighton with a 19th-minute penalty, after Tariq Lamptey fouled Michy Batshuayi.

It was his seventh goal in all competitions against the Seagulls, the most he has scored versus any opponent.

Batshuayi had a 52nd-minute effort ruled out as the Eagles looked to double their advantage.

But in a dramatic finish, Mac Allister drilled in a deflected effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 90th minute for his first Premier League goal.

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was then sent off in stoppage time for a foul on Gary Cahill.

Palace remain in 12th on seven points, three more than Brighton, who drop to 16th.Alexis Mac Allister struck a late equaliser as Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Wilfried Zaha continued his incredible scoring record against Brighton with a 19th-minute penalty, after Tariq Lamptey fouled Michy Batshuayi.

It was his seventh goal in all competitions against the Seagulls, the most he has scored versus any opponent.

Batshuayi had a 52nd-minute effort ruled out as the Eagles looked to double their advantage.

But in a dramatic finish, Mac Allister drilled in a deflected effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 90th minute for his first Premier League goal.

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was then sent off in stoppage time for a foul on Gary Cahill.

Palace remain in 12th on seven points, three more than Brighton, who drop to 16th.

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ZAHA CALLS FOR ACTION AND EDUCATION ON RACISM

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has said people of all ages need to know that “you cannot hide behind social media” after the West Midlands Police arrested a 12-year-old boy for sending him racist messages online.

Zaha, 27, shared screenshots of the messages before the team’s 2-0 loss against Aston Villa on Sunday.

“People need to understand that whatever your age, that your behaviour and your words come with consequences and you cannot hide behind social media,” Zaha said in a statement on social media.

“It is important social media platforms do as they did yesterday and seek out these individuals and remove them. This is not the first time I have received messages like this, nor am I the only player to receive messages like this — it happens every day.”

The winger thanked the police for their swift action and the public for their support but said more needed to be done to combat racism.

“It is not enough to be disgusted by these messages I received and move on,” he added.

“It isn’t enough to just say #notoracism. We need action, we need education, things need to change.”

The messages received by Zaha were roundly condemned by Crystal Palace and the Premier League.

“It is very saddening on the day of a game that a player wakes up to this cowardly and despicable abuse,” Palace manager Roy Hodgson said in an interview

“I think it is right that Wilf made people aware of it; I don’t think it is something he should keep quiet about.

“I think it is very good that our club, Aston Villa and the Premier League are doing everything they can to find out who this despicable individual is and one can only hope that they will get identified and they will get called to account and they will pay for these actions.

“There is literally no excuse; there is no excuse at all.”

A Premier League statement read: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable and the Premier League stands alongside Wilfried Zaha in opposing this, and discrimination in any form. There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

“We will continue to support players, managers, coaches and their family members who receive serious discriminatory online abuse.

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POLICE ARREST 12 YEAR OLD FOR SENDING RACIAL MESSAGES TO PALACE’S ZAHA

West Midlands Police have arrested a 12-year-old boy after Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha received racist messages on social media ahead of the club’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Zaha, 27, shared the obscene messages on Twitter before the match and Villa said they would investigate the incident with police.

After Villa’s 2-0 win over Palace, a police statement read: “We were alerted to a series of racist messages sent to a footballer today and after looking into them and conducting checks, we have arrested a boy.

“The 12-year-old from Solihull has been taken to custody. Thanks to everyone who raised it. Racism won’t be tolerated.”

Earlier, Villa responded with a social media post: “We deplore the disgusting racist messages sent to Wilfried Zaha.

“We condemn all forms of racial discrimination and stand with Crystal Palace. We are working with the police in investigating this extremely serious matter and when the culprit is identified AVFC will issue a lifetime ban.”

Palace also supported Zaha with a statement: “This is an absolute disgrace and should not be happening. We stand with you, Wilf, and anyone else who has to suffer such horrific abuse.”

Before the match, Palace manager Roy Hodgson was asked about the incident and told Sky Sports: “It is very saddening on the day of a game that a player wakes up to this cowardly and despicable abuse.

“I think it is right that Wilf made people aware of it; I don’t think it is something he should keep quiet about.

“I think it is very good that our club, Aston Villa and the Premier League are doing everything they can to find out who this despicable individual is and one can only hope that they will get identified and they will get called to account and they will pay for these actions.

“There is literally no excuse; there is no excuse at all.”

Before kickoff, both sets of players took a knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

Since the Premier League returned from the suspension caused by the coronavirus pandemic, playing and coaching staff have taken a knee to show their support for the campaign.

A Premier League statement read: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable and the Premier League stands alongside Wilfried Zaha in opposing this, and discrimination in any form. There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.

“We will continue to support players, managers, coaches and their family members who receive serious discriminatory online abuse.

“Through our dedicated reporting system we can take immediate action on cases like this.”

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AHEAD LIVERPOOL CRYSTAL PALACE CLASH: RECORDS GIVE THE EAGLES ADVANTAGE

As Jurgen Klopp’s Reds welcome Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace, Liverpool may be one win delayed from their title crown.

As the premier league champions for the 2019/2020 season is only a question of when rather than who, Liverpool are faced by a team with the best form at the moment. The stats would amaze you, read below.

Liverpool have won five successive league games against the Eagles and scored 11 goals in the process.

Palace are the only team to have beaten a Jurgen Klopp-managed Liverpool side more than once at Anfield.

Crystal Palace’s three most recent league wins over the Reds have all been at Anfield – in 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Liverpool will be crowned Premier League champions if they beat Crystal Palace and Manchester City fail to win at Chelsea on Thursday.

The Reds have won only two of their past seven matches in all competitions (D1, L4).
They have dropped five points in their last three league games, more than they did in their previous 38 fixtures.

The Reds have won their last 22 league games at Anfield, the best ever winning home run in English top-flight history.

Liverpool are unbeaten in 55 home league matches (W45, D10) since a 2-1 defeat by Palace in April 2017.

Only five of the Reds’ league-high 13 clean sheets have come at Anfield.

Their record of 27 wins, two draws and one defeat is the best by any club after 30 matches in the history of the top five European leagues.

Palace are the Premier League’s in-form team with four straight wins, just one shy of their club record.

Fabinho could feature in his 50th Premier League appearance. The Brazilian has been on the winning side in 23 of his 24 Premier League games at Anfield.

Roy Hodgson’s side have lost seven of their 10 games against the clubs above them in the table (W1, D2).

Palace have equalled their top-flight club record of four successive clean sheets, previously set in 1970, with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita not conceding a goal in 362 league minutes.

They have six points more after 30 matches of a Premier League season than they have ever had before.

They have scored a league-low nine first-half goals, with two of those coming at Bournemouth last Saturday.

The Eagles are unbeaten in all nine games in which top scorer Jordan Ayew scored this season (W7, D2).

Sadio Mané has scored 8 goals in 10 Premier League appearances against Crystal Palace.

With the records pointing at Palace as a scary side to Title bound Liverpool, the crowning ceremony may be one game delayed.