Jordan Ayew and Crystal Palace scupper Wolves’ search for home comforts

Fifteen games into his career with Crystal Palace, and 83 minutes into a match that seemed certain to end in deadlock, Jordan Ayew scored a goal. He took it nicely, too, slotting home from six yards to put Roy Hodgson’s side on the path towards three precious away points. Luka Milivojevic confirmed the win by converting a penalty in stoppage time.

After seeing his team conclude 2018 with the best result of their season – that sensational 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Wembley - Nuno Espírito Santo demanded that his players honour the new year’s resolution that he made on their behalf: to get better at home.

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