Ray Parlour believes Hudson’s experience will help Crystal Palace escape relegation, despite sitting just 3 points above the bottom three
By Kehinde Okeowo
Pundit and former Arsenal player, Ray Parlour has said south London club, Crystal Palace have what it takes to avoid playing in the Championship next season.
Parlour made this known while speaking on talkSPORT, where he said he believes new manager, Roy Hodgson, will steer the Eagle clear of the drop in the Premier League.
Palace sacked Patrick Vieira as manager prior to their 4-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, paving the way for Hudson’s return to Selhurst Park.
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The veteran English coach’s return was confirmed on Tuesday morning and the Arsenal legend expects Crystal Palace to survive relegation, despite sitting just 3 points above the bottom three because of Hudson’s experience.
Making his end-of-season predictions
Ray Parlour said: “I haven’t got Palace in my bottom six.
“I don’t think they’ll be anywhere near the relegation battle.
“They have shown enough this season that they can avoid relegation, and with Roy Hodgson, back in charge it’s a steady pair of hands to get them over the line.
“I think they’ll stay up.”
