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Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Selhurst Park

Luke Baker
Thursday 21 December 2023 19:00 GMT
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Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace Football Club
Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace Football Club (Getty Images)

The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.

This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

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Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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21 December 2023 21:40

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton half-heartedly appeal for a penalty as the unbalanced Mitoma goes to ground in the box. The referee is not interested and the unimpressed Henderson helps the Brighton winger back to his feet.

21 December 2023 21:40

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

JUST OVER! The hosts continue to push for the second goal, which could put the game beyond Brighton. Andersen's precise pass finds Mateta on the edge of the box. The forward makes a yard for himself, before rifling a fierce attempt just over from a tight angle.

21 December 2023 21:38

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

GREAT BLOCK! Following a clever shimmy by Mateta, Palace can counter and Eze is free on the left. The striker finds him, but Van Hecke gets across quickly to make a wonderful block.

21 December 2023 21:37

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Although they lead, Palace will be wary. Only Sheffield United (13) have conceded more goals than the Eagles (nine) in the final 15 minutes of Premier League matches this season.

21 December 2023 21:35

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

De Zerbi decides youth should be substituted by experience as he withdraws Hinshelwood in favour of Lallana at right-back.

21 December 2023 21:33

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton continue to threaten and Gilmour whips a dangerous ball towards the far post. Unfortunately, none of his team-mates anticipate it and the ball goes behind for a goal-kick.

21 December 2023 21:33

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Henderson called into action again as he races out of goal and Pedro is eventually forced out of play. Although, the offside flag is then raised against the Brighton forward.

21 December 2023 21:32

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

A nervy moment for Palace and Henderson, who is unable to gather a cross from the left with several attempts. However, the defence comes to his rescue as they manage to block Van Hecke's strike before clearing.

21 December 2023 21:28

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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21 December 2023 21:28

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