Palace, Brighton deliver Selhurst Park thriller
Palace’s Derby Delight Sparks European Dreams Amid Brighton Fallout
Historic Win in Chaotic Clash
Selhurst Park witnessed a derby for the ages as nine-man Palace edged Brighton 2-1 through Daniel Muñoz’s strike, Jean-Philippe Mateta’s wonder-goal, and heroic defending during 13+ stoppage minutes.
The victory sealed Palace’s first league double over Brighton since 1933, with referee Anthony Taylor’s three red cards adding to the drama.
Opponent’s Painful Admission
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler stung Seagulls fans by conceding Palace “were hungrier” post-match: “We weren’t aggressive enough… made silly mistakes.” The German’s frank assessment contrasted sharply with Palace’s relentless intensity, evident from Mateta’s 3rd-minute opener.
European Charge Gathers Pace
Despite a winless start to 2024/25, Glasner’s resurgent Eagles now:
- Sit just 4 points off 8th with a game in hand
- Have scored in 12 straight PL games (club record)
- Face an FA Cup semi-final
Key figures like Guehi (Liverpool-linked) and Glasner (Tottenham-monitored) may stay if European qualification is achieved.
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