Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Crystal Palace in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after beating Liverpool to the finish line in a neck-and-neck 2021/22 title race where a comeback win on the final day of the season against Aston Villa secured a fourth title in five years for Pep Guardiola's side.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds were on course for a quadruple last season but were forced to settle for just an FA Cup and Carabao Cup win and will return trying to win the title again just as they did in 2020.
It was a dramatic season for Chelsea a year ago with Roman Abramovich now replaced by Todd Boehly as owner in west London. He will want an instant return on his hefty investment at Stamford Bridge while Tottenham, back in the Champions League, will want to kick on once more too.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Fulham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest promoted to the top tier for 2021/22 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
The Brighton fans and players aren't happy with the referee, as they think he's not giving any decisions in their favour. They do get a free-kick when Veltman is brought down, but they're asking for a booking against Lokonga that doesn't come.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
De Zerbi does have an argument against that booking though, and it's caught the attention of the referee. He also has his name taken by the referee.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
Palace are breaking on the counter, and Caicedo sticks out a leg to clip Olise's heels and stop it. He can have no complaints with that yellow card.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
Brighton are pushing for a second goal, and Andersen's sliced clearance almost loops invitingly for Mac Allister. He chests it down, but can't turn to get a shot away with Schlupp tight to his back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
Both sets of fans have their phone torches on to try and help combat the issue. Luckily, it seems to have been solved quickly as the lights and screens come back on. Play resumes with a Palace throw-in.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
There's a power cut at the stadium and after a brief discussion with the managers, the referee calls the players over to the sidelines as well. With 53 minutes on the clock, the game is being stopped until the problem is solved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
GOOD SAVE! Mac Allister drifts past two Palace players as he drives towards the box before touching it into Estupinan's path. He cuts into the box before drilling a low shot across goal, and Whitworth stretches out a leg to deny him.
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