Palace hope as Zaha makes quick recovery

WILFRIED ZAHA has made a ‘remarkable recovery’ from his serious knee injury and is in contention to be in the Crystal Palace squad at Chelsea tomorrow. Palace manager Roy Hodgson said: ‘Every team misses their star player. I have to get that balance right. ‘The initial prognosis was end of season, rather than six weeks.’ ÷SAM ALLARDYCE has admitted his job as Everton manager is on the line if he cannot halt the club’s slide. The 63-year-old former England boss has found himself under pressure following a run of seven defeats in 10 games, with fans calling for a change as their side lost 2-1 at Burnley on Saturday. ‘I am under no illusions about my position. I have always said that managers stay in a job when they win matches. ‘I can’t continue to lose. It’s as simple as that. ÷LEICESTER winger Riyad Mahrez has claimed that his dream January move to Manchester City would have suited all parties. He said: ‘Manchester City is a good move for everyone. ‘But it’s the past. I’m not saying I’m going to leave.’ ÷LIMERICK have signed former Netherlands Under 20 international Barry Maguire.