Dramatic winning return for Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace beat Leicester

LATE WINNER: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores the winner for Crystal Palace against Leicester. Pic: Steven Paston/PA

Roy Hodgson’s second spell in charge of Crystal Palace began with victory as the hosts secured their first three-point haul of 2023 with a dramatic 2-1 win over Leicester at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles had struggled to score this season but looked more assertive in Hodgson’s first match back in the dugout, with his side now firmly entrenched in the relegation battle.