Crystal Palace beat Southampton 3-0 to end a damaging run of six successive Premier League defeats and ease the pressure on manager Alan Pardew.
Two goals from Christian Benteke and another from James Tomkins - players Pardew had spent so much money recruiting - secured three vital points at Selhurst Park.
After previously being kept out of the relegation zone only on goal difference, moving to 13th in the table is a step forward. Southampton remain above them in 11th - but were unusually flat while pursuing their third win in a week.
It seemed appropriate that in such an important game Pardew placed such faith in his three most expensive summer signings.
Crystal Palace ease pressure on Alan Pardew with Saints win
