Saints' Davis says de Boer dismissal will motivate Palace


Football Soccer - Premier League - Crystal Palace vs Swansea City - London, Britain - August 26, 2017 Crystal Palace players huddle up before the match REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

(Reuters) - Southampton captain Steven Davis has warned his team they will face a highly motivated Crystal Palace side in the Premier League this weekend following the shock dismissal of their manager.

Palace, rooted to the bottom of the table, sacked Dutchman Frank de Boer on Monday, but Davis believes his departure will galvanise the south London club when Southampton visit Selhurst Park for Saturday's early kick-off.

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