Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admits Joel Ward's injury is a concern.

Ward was forced off during their 2-2 draw at Manchester City.

Hodgson said: “We don't know [how serious it is]. It's a hamstring [injury] so that's another one. It'll just be another injury to compound things for us.

“We thought we were pretty well off for centre-backs, but we lost [Rob] Holding and [James] Tomkins, and if we suddenly lose Joel Ward it will be less still. We need a central midfield player defensively, and [Chris] Richards has been doing that job well. If we have to move him to the back we'll have a gap there. These are the problems we'll have to wrestle with.

“But the one thing I'm sure is the fans here today must be very proud of their team. I'm proud of the way they supported us. They were vastly outnumbered of course by the opposition's fans. It's going to be a good ride home for us."