Alan Pardew 's side scored second - half treble within five minutes to secure the promotion points . # ##nick put the Eagles ahead with his sixth goal in as many matches for the away side . Crystal Palace winger Yannick ##en scored a hat - trick to put them in relegation trouble . Connor Wickham scored a late consolation for the home side , who remain just three points clear of safety .
Alan Pardew 's side scored second-half treble within five minutes to secure the three points . Glenn Murray fired the Eagles ahead with his sixth goal in as many matches for the away side . Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie scored a hat-trick to keep Sunderland in relegation trouble . Connor Wickham scored a late consolation for the home side , who remain just three points clear of safety .