Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is eyeing FA Cup glory after victory over Stoke City.

Wilfried Zaha was particularly impressive in scoring the game's only goal in the 17th minute to lead Palace to defeat Stoke and reach the competition's last 16, and asked about his team's chances this season, Pardew responded: "If we can put (our league form) right this week, then I'll be really looking forward to the second half of the season.

"We definitely need to win one of these next two games, and then we can look forward to the cup.

"I've said it before: lesser teams than the quality I have won this competition in recent years. We've got the talent to win it, you need a bit of luck with the draw: we don't need Man City away, we don't need Chelsea away, someone at home would be nice.

"Third-time lucky? I'm an eternal optimist. I'm always conscious of this competition, I've come so close on two occasions, that it's a strong bond in me to try and win it. This team is every bit as good as that (West Ham) team I took to that final in 2006, but you do need a break here and there."