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The stats that show why Wilfried Zaha is LOVING life under Patrick Vieira: Crystal Palace are making 100 more passes per game and their share of possession has rocketed as they've turned into an exciting, high-energy outfit

Wilfried Zaha believes the extraordinary transformation of Crystal Palace under new manager Patrick Vieira is finally unlocking the Eagles’ attacking talent.

The Ivory Coast international scored the opener in Palace’s stunning 2-0 win over Manchester City in the standout result of the weekend, making him the club’s first player to net 50 times in the top flight.

The win at the Etihad may have been ‘smash and grab’ - Vieira acknowledged Palace needed a slice of luck to get it over the line – but Zaha has rightly highlighted an incredible shift in his side’s approach to the game, and the ball, in particular.