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Crystal Palace players no longer 'fear' playing at Selhurst Park after Watford victory, claims Jason Puncheon

Jason Puncheon believes Crystal Palace have got over what their manager Sam Allardyce believed was their 'fear' of playing at Selhurst Park.

Their worst performances this season had come in front of their home crowd, but Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford was their second there in succession.

Palace's latest victory has given them nine points from nine, and also both significant momentum and hope that they can preserve their Premier League status.

Jason Puncheon says Crystal Palace are in position to make Selhurst Park a fortress again
Jason Puncheon says Crystal Palace are in position to make Selhurst Park a fortress again

After losing crucial home fixtures against Swansea and Sunderland - the latter came after their first win under Allardyce and was one in which they were 4-0 down by half-time - they were at their greatest risk of relegation since their promotion from the Championship in 2013.