Roy Hodgson still hopes Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke will be available to bolster Crystal Palace’s “weak” forward line in time for Monday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
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Roy Hodgson still believes Christian Benteke has a future at Crystal Palace
Roy Hodgson insists Christian Benteke still has a future at Crystal Palace despite the arrival of Everton forward Cenk Tosun on a loan deal until the end of the campaign.
Late Almiron winner sparks wild Steve Bruce celebration
Miguel Almiron finally opened his Newcastle account with a precious winner as Newcastle ground their way past Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke banned from driving for speeding
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has been criticised by a magistrate after he was banned from driving for a series of speeding offences.
Palace boss Hodgson hoping Benteke can build on Belgium goal
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is hopeful Christian Benteke’s goal for Belgium can act as a turning point for the striker, but warned he will need to score regularly for his club to win back his starting position.
Christian Benteke and James Tomkins commit to Crystal Palace
Christian Benteke and James Tomkins have signed new contracts with Crystal Palace, the Premier League club have announced.
Palace boss Hodgson defends Benteke after recent criticism
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has backed striker Christian Benteke to soon be among the goals again – and told former players to stop “abusing their profession” without knowing the full story.
Money doesn’t guarantee success, insists Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson believes Crystal Palace and Norwich are proof big-spending does not always guarantee results, although expects life to get tougher over the coming months.
We don’t blame Benteke, says Palace boss Hodgson after striker’s costly miss
Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace will do everything they can to give Christian Benteke the encouragement he needs to rediscover his form in front of goal.
Football rumours from the media Aug 23, 2019
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Roy Hodgson not worried Crystal Palace will lose Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer
Boss Roy Hodgson does not fear Aaron Wan-Bissaka will leave Crystal Palace this summer.
Emery to keep rotating Arsenal squad despite Palace defeat
Unai Emery insists he can keep rotating to “protect” his players and seal a top-four Premier League finish.
Unai Emery: Arsenal lost a big opportunity in race for top four
Unai Emery conceded Arsenal blew a “big opportunity” in the race for the Premier League’s top four with their 3-2 home loss to Crystal Palace.
Sterling expects Liverpool to push Manchester City all the way in title race
Raheem Sterling believes the Premier League title race will go to the wire and insists there will be no let-up from Manchester City.
Cleverley: Watford want to prove people wrong
Tom Cleverley says Watford want to prove the doubters wrong after his superb volley against Crystal Palace moved them up to seventh in the Premier League table.
Christian Benteke not yet fit enough to lead line for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace’s Christian Benteke has returned to training following his knee injury, but amid their frustrating pursuit of a striker he is not yet fit enough to start.
Hodgson optimistic Benteke could return early next month
Roy Hodgson hopes Christian Benteke will be back in action for Crystal Palace early in the new year.
Our morale is still good, insists Palace boss Hodgson
Roy Hodgson is adamant morale at Crystal Palace is good despite an eight-match winless run in the Premier League, five matches without a goal and just two goals at Selhurst Park all season.
Benteke needs to start scoring to retain Palace starting spot – Hodgson
Roy Hodgson has warned the misfiring Christian Benteke that he will need to start scoring if he is to retain his place in Crystal Palace’s starting XI.
Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth pleased to get off the mark at Swansea
Alexander Sorloth has vowed to make his mark in English football after opening his Crystal Palace goal account.