Winger Sako’s Eagles swoop

Bakakry Sako Joins Crystal Palace on a Free Transfer.

Pardew, who arrived at Palace from Newcastle in January and lifted them out of the danger zone to a top-10 finish last season, saw his side played off the park by Norwich City in the early stages of their Premier League opener on Saturday.

“I want to play lots of games, score some goals and get some assists and enjoy myself”.

John Ruddy was left screaming at his defence as they were carved wide open for Murray to strike goalwards advancing through in the danger area, but luckily for the hosts, the ‘keeper made an excellent reaction save to deny the Londoners from doubling their lead.

Youssuf Mulumbu is going to be missing for a number of weeks with a metatarsal fracture, which is a blow for Norwich as the former West Brom player will bring bite to their midfield.

Last but certainly not least, Alan Pardew’s confirmation that Yohan Cabaye will start will pique interest across the league, with eagles supporters in particular salivating at the prospect of the stylish Frenchman spraying exquisite balls over the top for our pacey technicians to chase.

Palace weathered the inevitable barrage of Norwich pressure late on, with a strong penalty shoot for a push on Bassong being turned down, and Cabaye slotted home in stoppage time to grab an opening day win away from home.

Alan Pardew believes the trust Crystal Palace have given him this summer has vindicated his decision to leave Newcastle United. The midfield battle will be very important this weekend and Johnson has the ability to make a match-winning contribution against Palace. “I thanked them after the game”.

“We played very well in the first half, the game was under control and the players were playing with more and more confidence”, he said.

Yohan Cabaye scored on his Palace debut as his side overcame Norwich 3-1 at Carrow Road.

But Norwich, who missed a great chance to take the lead when Lewis Grabban hit a post in the first half, hit back through substitute Nathan Redmond, who fired a low shot past Alex McCarthy from 30 yards with 21 minutes to go.