Wilfried Zaha struck as Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Huddersfield Town.

The Terriers had 15 shots during the game but could only get two of those on target as they failed to turn their possession and chances into goals - a running theme of their season so far.

Zaha's return was more than welcomed by Palace, who are close to becoming over-reliant on their star man, but his impact was crucial to earn their second win of the season.

Palace boss Roy Hodgson said afterwards: “It was a wonderful goal and he was lively throughout. He deserved enormous credit because the groin injury could have kept him out for a lot longer and would have do so for many a player, but he's anxious to get back out on the field that the doctors and physios can't keep him back.

“I was concerned throughout the game. Had we had the margin of the second goal, and we were close on a few occasions, I would have replaced him. But at 1-0 with Huddersfield pressing for the equaliser, I didn't want to take him off the field because if we did get the ball free after any of those situations, he was the one who looked like he was going to break away and score a second goal."

He added: “Let's make no bones about it, this is a very tough place to come. The support is good, the team is organised, they've got some big, strong players and they don't give up. They put plenty of balls into your penalty area and ask lots of questions of you, so it won't just be us that go away with a victory saying it was hard-fought but very welcome."