In the summer, Andros Townsend was heavily linked with a move away from Crystal Palace, with a return to his former club Newcastle United being mooted.

However, the 27-year-old winger didn’t want to leave. And it seemed a very good decision from the club after he produced a strong performance in Palace’s 2-0 victory against Fulham in their opening Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Playing on the right, he was a constant threat on the wings, and he produced a fantastic performance. He took to social networking site Twitter to express his delight after the match.

Safe to say that start was slightly better than last season no better way to start the season than 3 points away against a good side! ⚽️ #CPFC pic.twitter.com/b78gzNvzCV

— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) August 11, 2018

Here are some of the best responses from the Palace fans:

Dynamite❤️

— adam (@J3ffreySchlupp) August 11, 2018

Andros quality again today, work rate exceptional as always, key part of best Palace team in a very long time

— Adam Wickham (@AdamWickham6) August 11, 2018

Top Player Andros. Credit to CPFC. Well played today Great Start ❤️

— neil ogilvie (@neiog) August 11, 2018

Andros, you star man, you! Absolute workhorse – love the way you work so hard for us! You’re effing Dynamite!

— Danny ‘E.H.G’ Perry (@80scorpio80) August 11, 2018

Fantastic player you deserve a lot of credit in our squad

— Ben Hopkins (@benh199225) August 11, 2018

You are an absolute running machine Andros , every game

— Deborah Jay (@Debbiejay7) August 11, 2018

Good start to the season

Palace made a disastrous start to their 2017-18 campaign as they were without a win in their opening seven matches.

However, this time Roy Hodgson has assembled a decent squad and most importantly the Eagles have been able to retain their key players.

They have made a good start to their new campaign, and Palace will be looking to finish within the top half of the Premier League this season.