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Wolves vs Crystal Palace: Jordan Ayew and Luka Milivojevic give Palace late win

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Ethan Georgiou
Wednesday 02 January 2019 21:06 GMT
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Crystal Palace's late show earned a deserved 2-0 win at Wolves.

Jordan Ayew and Luka Milivojevic, from the penalty spot, scored in the final seven minutes to ease Palace's goal woes.

The Eagles' loan pursuit of Liverpool's Dominic Solanke looks over with doubts over his fitness while Wilfried Zaha stretched his goal drought to 14 games.

Wolves are chasing Chelsea's Tammy Abraham, currently on loan at Aston Villa, and both teams showed why they needed fresh firepower in a forgettable game. Re-live the action below:

What time does it start?

Wolves vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:45.

Independent Sport will make sure to keep you up to date on all the action via our live blog.

Player to watch

Wilfried Zaha: As one of the best dribblers in the league, Zaha is an absolute nightmare for any defender and is a vital aspect of Hodgson’s team. Despite the result, he looked bright against Chelsea last weekend and made a number of powerful runs and if he’s on his game this evening, he could definitely help his side leave with something.

Form guide

Wolves: WDLWWW

Crystal Palace: LDWWLL

Odds

Wolves to win: 21/20

Palace to win: 16/5

Draw: 11/5

Prediction

Wolves 1-1 Crystal Palace: Wolves have been brilliant all season against the top six sides but have let themselves down at times against the lower teams. Nevertheless, they sit in a great position just six points off Manchester United. Palace are a threat though when they’re on their game which I think they might be, I’m going for a draw

Welcome

Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Premier League football.

We will be focusing on Newcastle vs Manchester United to see whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can make it four from four. 

Jack Watson2 January 2019 16:01

Six games for our consumption this evening, with 12 more Premier League clubs looking to get 2019 off to the perfect start.

We'll be bringing you goal updates from the five 7.45pm kick-offs and more detailed coverage of Newcastle and Manchester United at St James' Park, which gets under way at 8.00pm.

Team news from each of the five early games will be in shortly....

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:39

TEAM NEWS - Bournemouth vs Watford

Kick-off at the Vitality Stadium has been delayed by 15 minutes due to an incident in the East Stand.

Nevertheless, here is the team news:

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:49

TEAM NEWS - Chelsea vs Southampton

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:50

TEAM NEWS - Huddersfield vs Burnley

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:51

TEAM NEWS - West Ham vs Brighton

Samir Nasri comes straight onto the West Ham bench after joining the club this week

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:53

TEAM NEWS - Wolves vs Crystal Palace

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:54

​Got all of that?

As mentioned, this man returns to the Premier League tonight, Samir Nasri on the bench and ready for action should West Ham call upon him this evening.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:55

Not too long to digest all of the team news elsewhere.

Just a couple of minutes until the starting lineups are named on Tyneside. Will Alexis Sanchez make an immediate return to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first XI?

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 18:58

TEAM NEWS - Newcastle vs Manchester United

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:00

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