Sam Allardyce knew before Crystal Palace faced Watford that this was one of four games his team must target to ensure their Premier League survival.
Although Palace were dire for long periods of what long looked like it would be a goalless stalemate at Selhurst Park, come full-time it was another three points on the board.
Palace, having won three on the trot, have three more games that may prove must-wins before this season ends. On this evidence, though, they know how to handle them.
That comes down to a manager with the experience of these kind of situations.