The forward struck in the 64th minute, his 20th Premier League goal and one which saw him become the all-time leading South Korean goalscorer in the competition, overtaking Ji-Sung Park.
But while he took the plaudits for the goal, it was a fine performance from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga that ensured the points were won. Our summer signing from Southampton was drafted into the side following injuries to Hugo Lloris and Michel Vorm and made a string of excellent saves on his debut to preserve our clean sheet.
A lacklustre first half saw opportunities at a premium, Palace’s centre-half pairing of Mamadou Sakho and Scott Dann sweeping up our crosses into their box while the only real chance fell to the visitors, Gazzaniga producing a fine save from Dann’s header.