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Brighton’s unbeaten home run in the Premier League this season came to an end as they were beaten 3-1 by Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium.
In the so-called ‘M23 derby’, Ismaila Sarr grabbed a goal and Trevoh Chalobah also got on the scoresheet as Palace extended their recent unbeaten run to five matches.
Brighton pulled one back late on through a Marco Guehi own goal, but it was the Eagles who soared above the South Coast Seagulls to climb to 15th in the table.
Brighton’s defeat means they have dropped two places to ninth and means Fabian Hurzeler’s side are now without a win in four.
A wonderful day at sea with friends.#CPFC // #BACHRY pic.twitter.com/YlRTHKySI1
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) December 15, 2024
The first big moment belonged to the hosts when Joao Pedro played in Kaoru Mitoma, but the skilful winger could only shoot the ball into Dean Henderson’s feet from a narrow angle.
From there, Brighton carried much of the early threat. But it was Palace who broke the deadlock after 26 minutes.
A dangerous corner from Will Hughes – in what was his 100th appearance for the visitors – was not dealt with by the hosts, allowing Chalobah to hammer the ball into the roof of the net from close range.
Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen then kept the score at 1-0 with a smart double save from Sarro and Daniel Munoz.
But, just moments later, Palace doubled their lead when Sarr headed in at the back post from Tyrick Mitchell’s deep cross.
Tyrick Mitchell crosses for Ismail Sarr and Crystal Palace DOUBLE their derby lead! 😳🦅 pic.twitter.com/OhfJIXo6Sa
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 15, 2024
Glasner’s side suddenly picked up its tail. Hurzeler’s men looked shocked. Eberechi Eze had a great chance to put Palace ahead, but he headed just wide.
After the break, Brighton brought on Julio Enciso in an attempt to salvage something from the game, while Yankuba Minteh and Carlos Baleba both tried to fire up the home crowd.
From a free-kick, Henderson beat Lewis Dunk’s header before Enciso made another impressive save from the Palace stopper when he turned the Paraguayan’s curling effort around the post.
Traffic was now one-way as Brighton tried desperately not to drop their unbeaten home record in the league. But the defense of the palace was firm.
“Sarr seals a magnificent afternoon for Crystal Palace!” 😍🦅 pic.twitter.com/rrhCjCnc7b
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 15, 2024
Substitute Brajan Gruda’s free kick grazed the top of the net. Pervis Estupinan scored from the volley.
But it was to be a day to remember for Palace on the south coast. With eight minutes remaining, Sarr slipped through and sent in a low performance under Verbruggen to win his second match.
Guehi scored an unfortunate own goal which proved to be little more than a consolation for Brighton, while Eddie Nketiah grabbed the lead with a goal when he should have made it four.
In the end, it was the away support who would return to the M23 with points and indeed bragging rights.