Ratings 2: Irons v Palace

Hughie hands out his marks

Fabianski: Apart from the goal he enjoyed a relatively quiet evening but good to see him clearing a bit quicker than usual 6

Coufal: Utterly extraordinary and I though Zaha might burst out in tears at times. Magnificently set up a wonderful goal and just at the highest level all night long 11

Diop: In for the injured Balbuena and did just fine after a long lay-off 7

Ogbonna: No new words from me – another top performance 7+

Cresswell: Defended well, shook off a nasty looking ankle injury but on the back foot much of the timeas Palace raced forwards 6

Soucek: Quiet for the most part but made his presence felt at times in the second half 6+

Rice: Yet another top performance and starting to move into attacking positions much more 8

Bowen: Worked his socks off, made great runs, one great shot and another just over the bar – top player this lad 7+

Benrahma: Not his night -nothing much came off and often running into cul de sacs – he will need time 5

Fornals: Runs forever but never real serious impact – can’t quite put my finger on the boy’s game 6

Haller: What a goal – stunning – and now Seb let’s see your A game 7

Subs

Lanzini: Lively, always looking to get on the ball – challenged hard for a start next Monday 6+

Yarmolenko: Little time to impress but worked hard and tracked back well to make a couple of important tackles 5

Snoddy: On for four minutes but come on Moysie hard to expect him to add to the four he has scored against Palace in the last six outings within 480 seconds he was on the pitch LOL No rating