Before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ghana’s Jordan Ayew was proving himself to be a certified matchwinner for his club Crystal Palace.
Ayew had scored the match-winning goal for the Eagles five times this season. He also chipped in with equalisers in the two draws against Arsenal.
He also scored Palace’s opener at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
With football across Europe on hiatus and a return date still unknown for the Premier League, Palace took the opportunity to praise Jordan for his top performances this season.
The club posted a video on Twitter with the caption: “Jordan Ayew, scorer of big goals.”
The one-minute video (which can be seen at the end of the story) has been very well received by Palace fans, some of home jokingly called for a statue to be built in his honour.
Quality player
— Alex Westry (@alex_westry) March 12, 2020
That is one minute of pure pleasure. Or 18 minutes if you just keep watching it!!🤣
— Matt Fleming (@MatthewHenry) March 12, 2020
I can’t wait to sit in the “Jordan Ayew Stand” when it’s built
— James Ryan (@MisterJRyan) March 12, 2020
He’s loving his football and it’s beautiful to see pic.twitter.com/fdrEnnVyzv
— Aidan Keys (@AidanKeys) March 12, 2020
Just build the statue now ffs
— CM. (@Connormuz) March 12, 2020
Delete this before Real Madrid see
— Jordan (@__JFI9) March 12, 2020
Jordan’s impressive season
A week after scoring in the win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, the Ghanaian was on the scoresheet again, scoring the only goal in Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa in August 2019.
Take a look at the goal against Villa below:
🙌 The moment we made the breakthrough…
Access All Over: Aston Villa (H) ➡️ https://t.co/YEUghm8DzN#CPFC pic.twitter.com/0Ijcos0iGr
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) September 3, 2019
In October, Jordan scored the last winner for Palace against West Ham – a 2-1 win.
Take a look at the goal below, as well as the wait for VAR to clear it.
🎥 Access All Over: West Ham (A)
Full video 👉 https://t.co/MbRc9Y0f1o#CPFC pic.twitter.com/SeubVahjy5
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) October 9, 2019
He scored another magnificent 90th-winner against the Hammers in December. The goal was nominated for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month and Goal of the Year at the London Football Awards.
See the spectacular goal below:
*Pretends to be shocked*
Jordan Ayew's winner vs. West Ham has been nominated for the @PremierLeague Goal of the Month!
Vote now 👉 https://t.co/y3ufffuIby #CPFC pic.twitter.com/Fn9IGR7qAt
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) January 3, 2020
Jordan then scored the only goal in the 1-0 win at Brighton, a crucial goal in the battle against relegation.
Watch Jordan’s goal at Brighton below:
🤩 How many times have you watched this?#CPFC pic.twitter.com/jlAtFdVl98
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) March 1, 2020
The Black Stars forward found the net with a brilliant finish against Watford in the first half, a goal that turned out to be the only one of the game, giving Palace their second win in as many games.
Here’s the goal against Watford:
Strike.#CPFC pic.twitter.com/Js45C1pBOW
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) March 7, 2020
Ayew has scored eight goals this season and 24 goals overall in the Premier League.
Take a look at all the big goals scored by Jordan below
Opener vs. Manchester United
Winner vs. Villa
Winner vs. West Ham
Equaliser vs. Arsenal
Winner vs. West Ham
Equaliser vs. Arsenal
Winner vs. Brighton
Winner vs. WatfordJordan Ayew, scorer of big goals.#CPFC pic.twitter.com/qAampXsDJ0
— Crystal Palace F.C. (H) (@CPFC) March 12, 2020