Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds: Odsonne Edouard and Eberechi Eze score after Pascal Struijk opener

Eberechi Eze struck the decisive goal as Crystal Palace recorded their first Premier League victory since August with a 2-1 triumph over Leeds United. Patrick Vieira’s side fell behind to Pascal Struijk’s early opener at Selhurst Park but rallied back with Odsonne Edouard grabbing a first-half equaliser.

Ad With the game in the balance with less than 15 minutes remaining, Eze ensured all three points for Palace with a lovely solo effort. Premier League10-man Leeds and Aston Villa share spoils in scrappy goalless draw02/10/2022 AT 14:39 The visitors were rewarded for their bright start with an opener after 10 minutes, Struijk on hand to slot home the rebound after the lively Brenden Aaronson crashed a shot off the bottom of the post.

Leeds continued to dominate, but Palace grabbed an equaliser against the run of play when Edouard headed in Michael Olise’s teasing free-kick delivery. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers Palace were much improved in the second half – but opportunities were still few and far between.

Jordan Ayew, who would later go off injured, had a chance to give Palace the lead but took a touch too many and allowed Rasmus Kristensen to make an important block. With both sides out of form, a draw wouldn’t have satisfied either manager, but Palace always looked more likely to win it and their moment duly arrived when Eze dropped his shoulder to create space on the edge of the box before rifling a powerful low shot into the bottom corner to beat Illan Meslier.

Victory lifts Palace up to 14th, level on points with Leeds, who remain 13th. TALKING POINT — Palace finally climbing the table Palace started the day just a place above the relegation zone, above Wolves in