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‘It was a good team effort’ - Crystal Palace’s Vieira praises Zaha and Ayew after Brighton draw

The former Arsenal legend reveals how the two African players were forced to track back and play defensive roles at Selhurst Park Stadium

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has praised winger Wilfried Zaha and forward Jordan Ayew for their defensive roles that helped his side snatch a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday.

The Premier League match at Selhurst Park saw Palace take the lead through the Ivorian Zaha, who stepped up to convert from the penalty spot in the 45th minute but Neal Maupay snatched a late winner in stoppage time to deny the home team maximum points.