Jeffrey Schlupp scores as Crystal Palace end winless run

Goals from Zaha on the stroke of halftime and a 78th minute strike from substitute Jeffrey Schlupp secured the win for Roy Hodgson’s side on a cold afternoon at Turf Moor but they were helped by Burnley mistakes for both goals.

It was a vital victory for Palace, who had lost their last three games, and manager Roy Hodgson felt it was just reward after a tough run of fixtures.

“It was an impressive and important victory after the run of games we’ve had,” said Hodgson,whose side had lost to all of the league’s top four in their winless streak..

“I don’t think we’ve been in bad form or played poorly in recent games, so it was important for me to keep the players believing that you don’t necessarily equate form with results.”