McArthur raves about new Palace recruit Milivojevic

Crystal Palace may have lost against Stoke City a week ago, but the emergence of Luka Milivojevic in the heart of midfield has got everyone in South London excited according to James McArthur.

The Serbian joined Palace last month from Greek heavyweights Olympiacos and made his debut at the bet365 Stadium – sitting alongside McArthur in an improved Palace midfield.

The 25-year-old signed for an undisclosed fee and is expected to offer bite and a defensive attitude in midfield.

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Palace are in deep trouble this season as they sit 19th in the Premier League table, two points off safety.

But McArthur thinks Milivojevic could be the key ingredient as they look to  secure enough points to survive.

“I really enjoyed playing with him [against Stoke]. He’s a really good player,” McArthur said.

“He sits and protects, but also he’s got the ability to get on the ball and spray passes, so I think he’s going to be a very good addition to the team.

“Hopefully he can help us achieve the target of staying in this league and pushing on.”