Here are Five Things We Learned from Palace's 5-3 win over Bournemouth.

Wilfried Zaha IS the real deal

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For any doubters of Zaha’s ability, temperament, or all round effectiveness, they need to watch this performance.

Speed, trickery, awareness, coolness, strength and fitness, all were on show and the dial was up to 11.

Not content with his assist for Van Aanholt’s strike, but to put Townsend on the scoresheet after a lung-busting slalom through some fierce Bournemouth tackling was incredible.

Not only that, to do it seconds after being on the receiving end of some ‘unsavoury’ crowd chanting was just as pleasing.

Instructions: Cup hands to ears and stare at opposition supporters.

Is there a better atmosphere in the league than Selhurst Park?

Yes it was the last game of the season and there was a party atmosphere in the air, but there’s something special about Selhurst.

It’s not the biggest, it’s not the newest, it’s not the shiniest, but boy, it delivers.

More chants than Mamadou Sakho handshakes, the crowd can be just as entertaining as the players.

And with the Holmesdale Fanatics expected to move to a more ‘central’ position behind the gaol next season, surely that matchday experience will only get better.

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Defensive frailties?!

No Tomkins, Sakho or Dann. That meant Martin Kelly and Joel Ward partnered each other at the back.

Both are aware they’re not the first-choice centre backs when everyone is fit, but they really are very dependable, solid and honest.

Roy Hodgson often praises the pair for their professionalism and they must be a manager’s dream to have in their squad.

Against an attacking Bournemouth side, only the third goal conceded could you question either of them.

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Meyer – Pro's 'n' Cons

He’s been in and out of the side all season, but his showing against Bournemouth showed what he gives, and what he doesn't.

Going forward he is very good, the way he keeps possession, finds an intricate pass, and the way he can dictate the tempo is missed when he's not on the pitch.

He doesn’t offer the steeliness or speed of a Jeffrey Schlupp, or the power and strength of a Cheikhou Kouyate and you wonder whether two of Bournemouth’s three strikes would’ve been dealt with better had either the other two were in midfield.

If it’s goals you want, he’s your man, but be prepared to concede at the other end if you give the starting berth to the German.

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Bournemouth

They are very entertaining.

Every high scoring game in the Premier League always seems to involve Eddie Howe’s outfit.

They are built to attack and not to defend.

The Cherries have a good team going forward, but they will need to start looking at sure-ing up a very poor defence if they are to kick on next season.