article_snippet.sent: That is after Crystal Palace, managed by Alan Pardew, beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night, the English manager's ninth win  in South London since leaving the English manager role at Newcastle at the end of December.
article_snippet.sent: But while John Carver has picked up just nine points in John Carver 12 games in charge at St James' Park, Alan Pardew's Palace now have 39 points and are comfortably above the relegation zone.
article_snippet.sent: John Carver's Toon side started with a 4-0 win at Dover Athletic in the FA Cup and now Crystal Palace have won four in five, most recently beating the champions.
article_snippet.sent: Glenn Murray celebrates after netting the opening goal during Crystal Palace victory over Manchester City .
highlights_snippet.sent: Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday .
  