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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

We are hearing the delay at the Vitality Stadium was due to an erroneous fire alarm. A reminder that that game will now begin at 8pm.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:02

The first major move of the transfer window came this morning at Stamford Bridge. Prodigious American Christian Pulisic has emerged as one of Europe's most coveted talents over the last few years, and Chelsea have won the race for his signing, with a reported fee of £58 million required to bring the winger to the club.

Pulisic will remain at Borussia Dortmund on loan until the summer before moving to London for the start of next season.

An ambitious and exciting signing, but not one without potential drawbacks for Chelsea. On the transfer, it's our Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney:

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:08

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is striving to become the first Manchester United manager since Sir Matt Busby in 1946 to win his first four games in charge. Esteemed company.

What has the Norwegian brought to the club since arriving to inspire his perfect start?

Paul Pogba has his say:

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:13

Two of the bottom three meet this evening, with bottom-placed Huddersfield seeking what would be a huge win at home to Burnley.

Sean Dyche's side earned a crucial three points against West Ham last time out, but still find themselves in 18th. 

It is unlikely to be a vintage Premier League fixture, but it is a big one...

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:21

There will be more mid-table jostling this evening, with four of the sides seeking seventh meeting.

Andy Carroll makes his first start for more than a year as West Ham host Brighton, while the delayed fixture at the Vitality Stadium sees Bournemouth meet Watford.

It's all a little congested among the Premier League's most consistently inconsistent teams. Leicester's win at Everton yesterday leaves them seventh for the time being, but there could be plenty of movement behind them today.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:27

Indeed, Wolves could leapfrog their fellow Midlanders for that 'best of the rest' spot with a win over Crystal Palace at Molineux.

Some bad news for the visitors in the last hour-or-so - it is understood a deal for Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is dead (for the time being at least)

Roy Hodgson is desperate to improve his forward options this January, and was effusive in talking up Solanke earlier in the week. Jordan Ayew starts this evening, a selection decision that has not gone down well with the Palace fans on Twitter...

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:32

Ten minutes until kick off in the four games that remain scheduled to begin at 7.45.

How will the new year start?

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:37

A chilly night in the North East. 

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:43

Kick-off around the grounds in the four early games.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:45

4 minutes

A relatively quiet start all around the country.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 January 2019 19:50

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