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Crystal Palace matchwinner Ayew deflects praise to Benteke

Crystal Palace matchwinner Jordan Ayew deflected praise to Christian Benteke after victory at Brighton.

Ayew focused on the role of teammate Benteke in winning the game.

He said: "I think Christian did everything! Christian did a fantastic job. Christian saw me and gave me the ball and I just tried to put it in. I took it well and the 'keeper tried to get the ball. The most important thing is we have the three points and we keep on going.

"We have a target to win every game we play in and to try and finish as high as possible. Today was a very, very difficult game and I think we did what we had to do and finally won the game. It's positive and I hope the supporters enjoy their weekend. We did our maximum best and I think we did everything and finally came out with the three points, it's positive."

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