English Premier League: Top 5 goals of Matchday 5 – Catchup on action

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton (23) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on September 17, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton (23) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion at St Mary's Stadium on September 17, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /
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Three points is worth the risk for Roy Hodgson after installing his faith in Zaha. What a goal by the player who was a major doubt before the game started.

The Palace hero was again the main outlet on the pitch. Besides scoring the only goal on the day, Zaha was also the best player on the field. The winger’s third goal of the season gives Crystal Palace their first win at home and after three consecutive losses.

A perfect run between two defenders, splitting the two down the middle, finished off by an acute strike, curling it pass the keeper. It’s become customary from the nippy winger.