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