Downing downhearted after West Brom exit

Caretaker manager Downing made eight changes from his side's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on New Year's Day, and West Brom struggled to break Palace down, despite having the better chances in the second half.

Dwight Gayle put the visitors ahead midway through the first half at the Hawthorns, before substitute Marouane Chamakh sealed Palace's progress in stoppage time.

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