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
GOOD SAVE! Wolves are on the attack again, this time pushing forward down their right. Costa holds it up before spreading it out to Semedo on the right. Cunha misses it at the near post, and Johnstone stretches out a leg to get it away.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
GOOD SAVE! It's lovely work from Bueno out on the left and he clips a wonderful cross towards the back post. Costa brings it down on his chest before firing towards goal, and Johnstone quickly pushes it wide.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
Olise gets the game underway for Palace!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
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