Wayne Hennessey hailed for vital save from Shane Long

Crystal Palace 1 Southampton 0: Alan Pardew hailed Wayne Hennessey as Crystal Palace’s first-choice goalkeeper, after a last-gasp save denied Shane Long an equaliser.

Welsh international Hennessey began the season as a substitute behind Alex McCarthy, following an injury to long-serving number one Julian Speroni.

But an injury to McCarthy presented the Welshman with a run in the first team during which he has impressed.