WILFRIED ZAHA fired Crystal Palace to a 1-0 opening day win against Southampton at an empty Selhurst Park.
The Ivorian bagged the only goal of the game after having a second late effort ruled out for offside.
Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game as Crystal Palace beat SouthamptonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The Ivorian was in sublime form as he inspired his side to an opening day winCredit: Rex Features
The VAR television monitor was also used to great effect as Kyle Walker-Peters had a red card rescinded in the second half.
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Kyle Walker-Peters has his red card rescinded in the second halfCredit: Rex Features
The defender was shown a red in the 51st minuteCredit: AFP or licensors
Jonathan Moss went back on his decision after consulting the pitch-side monitorCredit: EPA
The game at Selhurst Park was played at a high tempoCredit: Reuters
James Ward-Prowse and James McCarthy clashed in a feisty encounterCredit: EPA
The two midfielders battled each other hard throughout the gameCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
Zaha’s brilliance was the difference between the two sidesCredit: Reuters
Zaha netted a second late on but it was ruled out for offsideCredit: Getty – Pool
Crystal Palace complete £15m transfer for QPR ace Eberechi Eze after beating Premier League rivals to the attacker
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