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HONOURS EVEN AS EAGLES FAIL TO CATCH FLIGHT AT HOME

- By Ed Elliot

YEREMY PINO squandered a golden chance to mark his first Premier League start as Crystal Palace were held to a goalless draw by Sunderland.

The Spain international - a £26million signing from Villarreal late last month - slotted wide after being sent clean through in the 36th minute at Selhurst Park.

Oliver Glasner's unbeaten hosts also threatened through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daichi Kamada before ending the afternoon frustrated.

Sunderland failed to register an attempt on target in South London but continued their strong start to the campaign by holding on for a first away point to supplement back-to-back home wins.