Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has challenged his players to maintain their current standard of football after an improved set of results in the Premier League.

Palace remain at the bottom of the league standings, but five points from four games - as well as an excellent showing in a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur - have led to a change of mood at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles head into Tuesday's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on the back of a 2-1 win over Stoke City, and Hodgson has praised his squad for 'getting their act together'.

Hodgson told reporters: "We're playing better football than we were and have got our act together.

"The players are working hard and know how we want to defend and attack. It's about how often we can keep that up now."

Despite their improvements, Palace are still to register a single point away from home this season.

Written by
Darren Plant