Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway stands by Dwight Gayle after his glaring miss at Manchester United.

Gayle came agonisingly close to putting the visitors in front with their best chance.

"I believe in Dwight totally," said Holloway, who confirmed Joel Ward is likely to miss next Sunday's encounter with Swansea after picking up a calf injury in training.

"Hopefully he will have many opportunities at this level and he will score as many as he misses."

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