Premier League: Palace thrash Leeds

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 Leeds United 1 - 5 Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace staged a remarkable second-half turnaround to give a significant boost to their Premier League survival hopes.

This stunned Leeds and left them with plenty of work to do in their own bid to avoid a trip to the Championship.

Leeds thrashed by Palace

Palace dominated the second half.

For as sharp and hungry as Leeds were in the first 45 minutes, they were disjointed and lethargic after the break as the players and fans were left in disbelief as Palace tore them apart. The Eagles scored four goals after the break with Jordan Ayew - in for the injured Wilfried Zaha - scoring two in an incredible demolition of the home side.

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After taking the lead through Patrick Bamford, it all went downhill as Marc Guehi flicked in an equaliser on the stroke of half-time before Palace scored two goals in two minutes soon after the break.

First, Ayew made it 2-1 with an excellent header before Eberechi Eze added a quick third.

Odsonne Edouard then drove a fourth into the bottom corner following a quick counter and Ayew completed the rout late on when he lifted a shot over Illan Meslier, prompting many Leeds fans to head for the exits.

There was a lot of anger from the crowd after the match. Everyone associated with the club will be very worried now.

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What are the fans saying?

Danny, a Crystal Palace, said: "An incredible performance in the second 45 minutes. We could have scored 7 or 8 in the end."

Suzanne, a Crysta Palace fan from Leeds, told us: "Well done Palace and Roy Hodgson. Let's keep the haters away now. What a team."

Oliver, a Leeds United fan, added: "That second half performance was a disgrace. I'm worried now that we are getting relegated."

Jimmy, another Leeds United fan, told us: "A shocking performance and a result in the end. I really fear for us now."

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