2023-12-22 09:07:31
By Le Figaro with AFP
Published 4 minutes ago, Updated now
No winner between Brighton and Crystal Palace. TOBY MELVILLE / REUTERS
Brighton nibbled a point late at Crystal Palace (1-1), Thursday at the opening of the 18th day, a new poor performance for the “Seagulls” who have given up too much for two and a half months in the championship.
The team managed by eighth-placed Roberto De Zerbi have won only two of their last twelve Premier League matches, a sluggishness perhaps linked to their participation in the Europa League, the first European campaign in their history. On Thursday, she at least avoided a second consecutive defeat, four days after losing on the Arsenal pitch (2-0). It also allows its supporters to leave Crystal Palace with their heads held high, a club with which it cultivates a great sporting rivalry.
At Selhurst Park, the visitors equalized with a nice header from Danny Welbeck (82nd, 1-1). The Englishman responded to the opener, also with a header, from Jordan Ayew (45th+1, 1-0), served by a perfectly measured cross from Michael Olise. On this goal, Brighton wanted as usual to restart cleanly, with the foot and in small spaces, while the Londoners carried out good pressing. But the French winger recovered the leather on a difficult recovery from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen before finding Ayew.
The “Seagulls” may well stand out for their remarkable dominance in the game (still 65% possession on Thursday), but they concede far too many goals (31 after 18 days) to play the leading roles. Only the three clubs currently relegated have taken more than them. Crystal Palace are fifteenth with two points ahead of Everton who travel to Tottenham on Saturday.
”
data-script=”
>
#Brighton #bring #point #Crystal #Palace