Pulis relief as Palace secure safety before title-chasers arrive


Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground in London April 19, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis said he was relieved to have secured their Premier league status before facing nightmare fixtures against title-chasing Manchester City and Liverpool.

Palace won 1-0 at West Ham United on Saturday thanks to a second-half Mile Jedinak penalty that moved them up to 11th in the table on 43 points, 13 clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining.

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