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Tom Doyle

Connor Wickham goal rescues late point for Crystal Palace at Norwich City

A late Connor Wickham goal rescued Crystal Palace from defeat on New Year's Day as the Eagles secured a 1-1 draw against Norwich City at Carrow Road.

An 87th minute goal from Wickham, allowed by a VAR review, saw Roy Hodgson's Eagles battle back for a point.

Norwich had led after a fourth minute goal from Todd Cantwell and dominated for large stretches but were unable to add to their tally - Kenny McLean hitting the bar in the 73rd minute.

But Palace drew level when Wilfried Zaha slid a pass across the face of the goal to Wickham who slid the ball home, only to see the offside flag raised.

However a VAR review ruled that Wickham was just onside when the ball was played and reversed referee Jon Moss's decision.

Norwich are winless in eight games and have just one victory in 16 matches.

The side bottom of the Premier League going into a new year has been relegated in 23 of the previous 27 seasons.

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Additional reporting by Reuters.

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