Nick Carle demonstrated his side's determination with two tough challenges in quick succession, but he was lucky to get away his first, a nasty one on Ben Watson.

BBC: Crystal Palace 1-2 Bristol City

The home side were well on top in the early stages, with Trundle heading straight at the keeper and Nick Carle seeing a dangerous effort deflected over the bar.

BBC: Bristol C 2-1 C Palace (agg 4-2)

Verbeek had reduced his squad to 28 prior to Tuesday's 1 June deadline when he discarded Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald, Crystal Palace midfielder Nick Carle and defender Jade North.

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The ball appeared to touch Milner last when it rolled out of play as he tussled with Nick Carle by the touchline but the England midfielder's sheepish appeal rendered a corner-kick.

BBC: Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace

The former England Under-21 international stepped up to smash home a 30-yard free-kick after Petrov fouled Nick Carle, with Friedel unable to keep the ball out despite getting a hand to it.

BBC: Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston Villa