Ismaïla Sarr scored the decisive objective as Crystal Palace ended a nine-game Premier League winless run with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over rivals Brighton on the Amex Stadium.
The outcome additionally snapped Palace’s 12-game winless streak in all competitions, offering a well timed enhance for Oliver Glasner’s aspect after a irritating spell.
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The match gave the impression to be drifting towards a colorless goalless draw till Sarr made the breakthrough simply after the hour mark.
The winger latched onto a move from second-half substitute Evann Guessand earlier than calmly lifting the ball over Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, with Palace registering their first shot on the right track of the sport.
Given each groups’ struggles for kind, the primary half was low on high quality and creativity. Brighton full-back Maxim De Cuyper’s tame effort from the sting of the realm was the one shot on the right track earlier than the break.
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk got here closest for the hosts, heading over from a Pascal Groß nook and later nodding extensive from the midfielder’s free-kick supply. Palace confirmed temporary attacking intent late within the first half, with Adam Wharton firing over from distance and Sarr slicing extensive beneath strain from Dunk.
Clear possibilities remained scarce till Sarr’s tenth objective of the season in all competitions broke the impasse. Teenage ahead Charalampos Kostoulas later compelled a save from Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, however Brighton have been unable to discover a response.
The defeat leaves Fabian Hürzeler’s aspect with out a league win since their 3 January victory over Burnley, whereas Palace celebrated a uncommon and priceless derby success on the south coast.
