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.
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
Receiving the ball out on the left flank, Gross steps inside and delivers a deep cross towards the far post. It just evades the run of Hinshelwood before Henderson collects.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Palace are yet to win any of their five midweek Premier League matches in 2023, losing four. The Eagles also failed to score in each of those defeats.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
At the other end, space opens for Gross to try his luck from distance. There is plenty of venom in his attempt, which Henderson is forced to push away to safety.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Palace threaten again down the left. Olise embarks on a powerful infield run before finding Lerma, whose low cross is gathered by Verbruggen with Mateta waiting to pounce.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Danger for Brighton as Ayew drills a vicious ball into the six-yard box from the left. However, with Mateta lurking, Van Hecke reacts quickly to intervene and clear the visitors' lines.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton are looking to end their wretched run of 21 successive Premier League matches without a clean sheet. That is their longest ever streak in the league.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Palace look to threaten and force a corner. The delivery into the box ricochets off Ayew, but Verbruggen reacts quickly to gather the loose ball.
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