Crystal Palace delivered a dominant performance at Villa Park, defeating Aston Villa 3-0 this Sunday (31), in the Premier League.Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring with a penalty in the first hal...
Crystal Palace delivered a dominant performance at Villa Park, defeating Aston Villa 3-0 this Sunday (31), in the Premier League.
Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring with a penalty in the first half for the Eagles. Marc Guehi and Ismaïla Sarr extended the lead in the second half.
Despite 58% possession and several attempts, Villa couldn't score. Crucial saves by Dean Henderson secured Palace's first victory.
Player of the Match
Dean Henderson was the standout player, making several important saves to keep Aston Villa at bay. His quick reflexes were crucial in keeping Crystal Palace's clean sheet and securing their first victory.
What We Learned
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Aston Villa's struggles in front of goal continue, as they remain scoreless in their first three games. Crystal Palace's defensive solidity, led by Marc Guehi, was crucial in the victory, demonstrating their ability to absorb pressure and counterattack effectively.
The absence of Emiliano Martinez was felt by Villa, as Marco Bizot's penalty concession highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities.
Current Standings
The defeat kept Aston Villa with one point and in the relegation zone. In contrast, Crystal Palace's victory propels them to eighth position. They remain unbeaten.
See the full table here.
What's Next
Aston Villa will travel to face Everton, currently in fifth position. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace will host Sunderland at Selhurst Park.
Head-to-Head
It was Palace's tenth victory over Villa in the last 20 PL encounters. The rival triumphed seven times. And there were three draws.
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