Where to start?
Crystal Palace’s fans will have enjoyed their Easter Sunday after Roy Hodgson’s memorable 3-2 victory at The Emirates.
Strikes from the ‘born-again’ Christian Benteke, Wilfried Zaha and James McArthur saw off Unai Emery’s men despite Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving the Gunners hope.
The result confirmed another season of Premier League football for Crystal Palace as they leapfrogged Newcastle to go 12th in the table.
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Fans will now expect Hodgson’s side to kick on next season but for the moment they were happy to bask in the glory of a derby day win as they took to social media to praise the boys in red and blue.
The first person they complimented after his shift…..
Christian Benteke.
Scoring his first goal in almost a year, the Belgian who’s had his fair share of critics during his time at Selhurst Park showed the doubters exactly what he’s capable of.
Isn't it great to have Benteke back,I never thought it was possible,never in a month of (Easter) Sundays.... #cpfc
— kav (@kav_paul) April 21, 2019
We really played to Benteke's strengths today. It's been long overdue. If we're going to continue to do so, we should be extending his contract by at least another year. #CPFC
— Nick 🦅 (@Nick_CPFC) April 21, 2019
Benteke was quality today hope he can kick on now !! #cpfc
— Andy David Latter (@andylatts) April 21, 2019
So happy Benteke was one of the ones who scored today, thoroughly deserved recently! #CPFC pic.twitter.com/OQu98kwUMG
— Ciaran (@CiaranCPFC) April 21, 2019
Leaving the Ward Appreciation Tweet till later on. I’m going to hold my Hands up about Benteke and yes ive criticised him previously BUT he was absolutely outstanding today. The Benteke that we all know. The Bloke did everything and got his Goal. Credit where due #CPFC
— Kieran Moore (@Kieran_Moore6) April 21, 2019
Benteke doing Benteke things. So good to see him scoring again for #cpfc
— ValueHunterSportsPunter (@Ralfie01) April 21, 2019
He was back to his best today
The resurrection of Benteke #cpfc
— Alex (@TAKTIKT0E) April 21, 2019
Lord Benteke is risen on Easter sunday #cpfc pic.twitter.com/iOfdhTMjJq
— Miles (@MilesTreasure) April 21, 2019
Benteke is a don as well. Give him time and support and he’ll deliver. Look how he brings Wilf into the game. Our striker. #CPFC
— Dan (@danofthesouth_) April 21, 2019
To all the Benteke supporters your faith has been repaid #CPFC
— Tony (@mazey16) April 21, 2019
Eyebrows were raised when Joel Ward was selected ahead of left back Patrick Van Aanholt in what was his first game since the 3-1 defeat by Manchester United at the end of February, whilst Scott Dann has had his critics since his return from injury.
Their performance alongside Martin Kell and the ever-impressive Aaron Wan-Bissaka also came in for some kind words.
Players like Ward, Macca and Kelly have taken shed loads of stick in the past. These 3 were on fire yesterday. Ok, they may not always be the best on the pitch but lets never forget what great servants they have been to this club and deserve more respect #CPFC
— Steve Thompson (@sthompson001) April 22, 2019
Special congrats to our back 4 today. Ward, Kelly and Dann came in and were superb. WBS was class. No PVA, sakho or Tomkins and still won😱 Love how Wardy was part of our championship winning team and is still helping us win games, at places like the emirates! #cpfc 🔴🔵
— Steve Carter (@Steve77Carter) April 21, 2019
Echo the Ward praise. Slotted into the side and performed admirably. Great servant #CPFC
— Dave (@DPMoore88) April 21, 2019
Joel Ward Appreciation Tweet Outstanding Today #cpfc
— Zbadynski (@YorkshireEagles) April 21, 2019
Hodgson’s decision to drop PVA fully vindicated. Ward was fantastic #cpfc
— Chris Waters (@Clapham_Grand) April 21, 2019
Great performance & result today. Shout out to the #cpfc back 4. Kelly & Dann showing the Arse how it is done. 3 terrible goals to concede from an Arsenal perspective. Well done to all of the lads for stepping up. Mustafi only cost something like £37m?!
— Stuart Gardner (@stugardner) April 21, 2019
Big shoutout to Scott Dann on that 3rd Palace goal. Tremendous assist from Dann!#CPFC
— Nathan Bell (@NoonanMan) April 21, 2019
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