It was not exactly the most enthralling of performances from Crystal Palace in their draw with Bournemouth on Boxing Day, but it was an important return to form nevertheless. They bounced back from successive league and cup defeats by Arsenal last week to hold a Cherries side who are pushing to secure a spot in Europe next season and claimed an

Host slip to sixth in Premier League table, while Palace move five points clear of drop zone in dour draw on south coast

Bournemouth were unable to significantly close the gap on fourth-placed Arsenal as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace.