Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was delighted after their 2-0 defeat of Sheffield United.

Palace scored after just three minutes when Jeffrey Schlupp fired home, before Eberechi Eze added a spectacular second before half-time.

Hodgson praised Eze's spectacular goal as Crystal Palace started the year with a victory.

“It was a fantastic run from his own half of the field. I've seen some very good goals recently, unfortunately most of them were against us so it was to see one for us for a change."

Hodgson also provided an injury update on two players, after Christian Benteke and Jeffrey Schlupp were forced off on either side of half-time.

“Benteke got a kick in the first half – we think it's a dead leg which usually doesn't develop into anything long term. Jeff Schlupp is more concerning as it is definitely a muscle injury. He felt a hamstring pull. It looks like we're going to miss him for a while and that's unfortunate because he's been doing very very well for us."