The left - back had showed plenty of attacking endeavour throughout the first - half, he and Sterling
proving early threats to the holders on the flanks, but the hosts» opener shows the Spaniard has much to learn about his defensive responsibilities in the Premier League.
The Belgian announced himself on the scene with an emphatic hat - trick in the Capital One Cup against Southampton
earlier this season, and although he struggled for a goalscoring
threat in south London this afternoon, he
proved that he has a lot more to his game than what first meets the eye, constantly dropping off and putting himself about a hardy Palace rearguard.