Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke retained his starting spot for the club for their 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Patrick Van Aanholt’s stunning free-kick provided the three points for the Eagles but it was a victory that demanded a high work rate from almost everyone on the field.
Benteke, who started as the lone man up front, did well to pressurise the Newcastle backline on multiple occasions and provided a threat from set-pieces.
He was a towering figure in attack and was hard to handle, proven by the fact that he won eight aerial battles in the 88 minutes that he played (WhoScored).
The Belgian international’s defensive contribution was also good, making three clearances, which was the second-most in the entire Palace team.
Many of the club’s fans took to Twitter to praise the striker, who has only scored one goal this season in 19 appearances across all competitions (Transfermarkt).
Twitter: @chrisbenteke unreal yesterday big man
(@DanClifford02)
Twitter: @chrisbenteke Best performance for a while yesterday, just needed that goal and would’ve been motm, keep going
(@SebastianArmer)
Twitter: @chrisbenteke Good to see you enjoying yourself & playing well
. Goals will come mate, starting with Br*ght*n on Saturday
(@rayns250)
Twitter: @chrisbenteke @JayHughes1970 Great work yesterday! (@MarkinCHS)
Twitter: @chrisbenteke @CPFC Great game yesterday, well played, you looked like your old self. (@lee_eyres)
Twitter: @chrisbenteke Good lad got your form back (@JBourts)
