Defensively tight Palace need to score more goals, says Hodgson

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(Reuters) - Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on Friday praised his side's defensive solidity at the start of the Premier League campaign but said he was worried about the lack of goals at the other end of the pitch.

Palace have kept two clean sheets and have the best defensive record in the league so far, conceding twice in four games to help the London club move up to fourth in the standings. However, Hodgson's side have scored only three goals.

"If you're keeping clean sheets and keeping it tight, you make it that much harder for the opposition. We do have players who, given time and space, can use it to their advantage. We have to make certain we don't relent on that side of our game. Palace's defensive record will be put to the test against Spurs after Hodgson confirmed defender Martin Kelly would miss the game with a groin injury while veteran centre back Scott Dann faces a late fitness test.

 

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