Thursday 27 April 2017 12:53, UK
Sam Allardyce says one more win for Crystal Palace will preserve their Premier League status.
Palace shut out second-placed Tottenham for 78 minutes on Wednesday night, only for Christian Eriksen's late stunner to deny them a point in front of their home fans.
It was a result that left them seven points above the drop zone with four games remaining which includes a visit to Manchester City on May 6, live on Sky Sports 1 HD, and Manchester United to wrap up the season.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's clash with Burnley, on 36 points only two behind Palace, Allardyce said: "Three points is going to do it. Mathematically not quite, but I don't think you'll be caught on 41 points.
"We'd want to do it ourselves if we can, rather than rely on other clubs.
"Every club in our position has pencilled in plans for next season. You can rub them out and write them in ink when you're safe.
"We have to recognise the importance of Burnley being just as important as any of the games we have gone through.
"The lads need to motivate themselves to get to the level they have been to beat Burnley and put it to bed once and for all, get past the 40-point mark and be safe. It is a big effort I will be asking for the players to give.
"Everyone says 'keep your mouth shut' you don't want it to bite you back but I think 41 points will be enough. I think I remember at Blackburn going to Chelsea away and being told we were safe.
"You have a Premier League plan and a Championship plan, hopefully you rub the Championship one out and write the Premier League one in ink. We are just sketching it in in pencil at the moment."
