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After first win, Sam Allardyce wants Palace to build on FA Cup success

Sam Allardyce has urged Crystal Palace to build on their 2-1 FA Cup defeat of Bolton by securing a season-changing victory when they host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Two goals in nine minutes from substitute Christian Benteke secured Allardyce's first win as Palace manager at the sixth attempt, earned a fourth-round tie at home to Manchester City, and perhaps more importantly ended a run of eight games without victory.

They remain above the Premier League's bottom three only on goal difference, but after James Henry's long-range, second-half finish had threatened a new low, Allardyce recognises their comeback has presented the opportunity to transform their season.