Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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An early own goal and a late penalty gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a vital three points in their bid to keep clear of the Premier League relegation zone as they ended Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run under stand-in manager Roy Hodgson with a 2-0 home win on Tuesday.
Wolves had a dream start after a third-minute own goal from Joachim Andersen and made sure of the win after another horrific mistake, this time by Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone who gave away a stoppage-time penalty, converted by captain Ruben Neves.
Victory put Wolves nine points clear of the bottom three places, joining Palace on 37 points.
The result ended Hodgson’s run of three wins and a draw since returning to Palace in the wake of Patrick Vieira’s sacking last month.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
CLOSE! Yet again, Olise's corner picks out a Wolves man first, and it drops to Hughes on the edge of the box this time. He lays it off to Eze, who tries his luck from range again, but this one loops over after hitting Kilman's shoulder.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
GREAT SAVE! Another corner for Palace is cleared by Kilman, but he only gets it as far as Eze. He takes on the shot from range and it drops invitingly to hit on the volley. It's dipping under the bar until Sa's deft touch sends it over.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
BLOCK! Ayew drops deep to win the ball back on the left before surging forward and cutting inside. He knocks it onto Eze as he makes the overlap and Dawson slides in with a brilliant tackle to block his shot.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
Wolves are making their first change now as Gomes comes on for Cunha.
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