The wider question, of course, is how Palace can now build on this success. There is an ongoing debate about whether spending should focus on renovating Selhurst Park or upgrading the squad. “I still think we will be one of the favourites to be relegated next season,” says Pulis. “We’ve stayed up and that’s fabulous but we have to do it again and again.”



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Why Palace are better than...

Liverpool

Palace have kept 12 clean sheets this season, two more than the champions elect.



Chelsea

Palace have made almost twice as many interceptions as Chelsea – 646 compared to 352.



Manchester City

Palace’s shot conversion rate – 9.3 shots per goal – is more than twice as good as Manchester City’s (20.1).



Arsenal

Palace have won almost 200 more aerial duels than Arsenal (835 to 645).