Wilfried Zaha’s first-half strike earned Roy Hodgson his first victory as Crystal Palace boss as his side deservedly beat Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday.
Making his first start since suffering a knee injury against Huddersfield on the opening day of the season, Zaha’s smart finish on the stroke of half-time proved to be the winner at Selhurst Park.
Cesar Azpilicueta’s own goal (11) ended Palace’s 731-minute wait for a first league goal of the campaign but Tiemoue Bakaoyko swiftly equalised with a header (18) before Zaha’s decisive intervention (45).
