AFCON 2025
It was a night of contrasting victories in the Premier League as Crystal Palace produced a stunning 4-1 triumph over Aston Villa at Selhurst Park, while Brighton & Hove Albion secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium.
Celebrating his 27th birthday, Ismaila Sarr was the standout performer for Crystal Palace, netting two crucial goals. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah also found the back of the net, contributing to the Eagles’ dominant display.
Despite Aston Villa’s efforts, including a goal from Morgan Rogers, they were unable to match Palace’s attacking prowess.
This result propels Crystal Palace to 12th place in the league standings, amassing 36 points from 27 matches, while Aston Villa’s aspirations for European qualification take a hit as they drop to 10th with 42 points from 28 games.
On the other hand, Brighton continued their impressive form with a 2-1 triumph over south coast rivals Bournemouth.
João Pedro opened the scoring early in the first half, converting a penalty after being fouled by Bournemouth’s goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Cherries responded in the 61st minute with a stunning strike from Justin Kluivert to level the match.
However, substitute Danny Welbeck made an immediate impact, scoring the decisive goal just two minutes after entering the pitch, securing all three points for the Seagulls.
This victory marks Brighton’s fourth consecutive win across all competitions, elevating them to eighth place with 43 points from 27 games, firmly in contention for a European spot.
