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Crystal Palace’s slow drift into the Premier League relegation fight continued as Joachim Andersen’s own goal was enough to condemn them to a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
Denmark defender Andersen turned a Matty Cash cross into his own net after 27 minutes and there was little sign of a fightback from Patrick Vieira’s side even before six minutes of madness from Cheick Doucoure saw him dismissed for two yellow cards early in the second half.
Unai Emery’s first victory over Palace keeps a Villa side once with relegation worries of their own in touch with the European battle, but though only one place separates these two clubs in the table it is a very different picture for Vieira.
The Frenchman insisted this week he does not fear the prospect of a relegation battle but he surely should as his side’s winless 2023 continued, leaving them only six points clear of the bottom three.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Palace's quest for that elusive victory does not get any easier. Indeed, they welcome reigning champions Manchester City to Selhurst Park next Saturday. Meanwhile, Villa seek a third straight win when they travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham United the following day.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
Aston Villa make it back-to-back Premier League wins following a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, who have now gone nine matches without success. Joachim Andersen's first-half own-goal proved decisive, the Palace defender turning Matty Cash's cross beyond Vicente Guaita. Patrick Vieira's side finished the match with 10 men as Cheick Doucoure was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards in the space of five minutes.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
With time running out, Palace send another long ball forward. But this one is neatly tidied up by Mings. Villa are nearly there.
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