Crystal Palace continued their impressive run against Aston Villa with a commanding 3-0 win at Villa Park, marking their fifth victory in the last six head-to-head encounters. For Palace fans, this was yet another memorable night; for Aston Villa, it was a sobering reminder of their struggles at the start of the season.
The build-up to this clash was dominated by the shock omission of Emiliano Martínez, Villa’s number one goalkeeper, amid speculation about his future as the transfer deadline looms. In his absence, Marco Bizot deputised, but his outing quickly turned into a nightmare.
Match Breakdown
Early Chances and Opening Goal
Villa started brightly, with Youri Tielemans wasting a golden chance to give them the lead inside five minutes. But the turning point came in the 20th minute when Bizot brought down Daichi Kamada in the box.
Jean-Philippe Mateta stepped up and calmly converted from the spot, exorcising memories of his missed penalty at Wembley in last season’s FA Cup semi-final against the same opposition.
Villa’s Missed Opportunities
Villa created a few chances in the first half, the best falling to Ollie Watkins just before halftime. His close-range strike was brilliantly denied by Dean Henderson, keeping Palace ahead. Emery’s halftime substitution, introducing Emi Buendia, briefly tilted the momentum, but Henderson was equal to everything Villa threw his way.
Sealing the Game
Against the run of play, Palace struck again in the second half. Centre-back Marc Guéhi produced a stunning curling strike from the edge of the box, doubling the lead. Villa, who are yet to score a single Premier League goal this season, looked increasingly desperate.
Their 19-game unbeaten run at home was shattered when Ismaïla Sarr powered home a header—his fourth goal in as many games against Villa. That sealed a comprehensive win, leaving Villa fans frustrated and their team stuck in the relegation zone heading into the international break.
What This Means for Both Sides
- Aston Villa: With no goals in the Premier League so far this season and Martínez’s uncertain future, Emery faces tough questions. Despite their proud home record, Villa sit in the bottom three.
- Crystal Palace: Flying high, unbeaten in the Premier League, and balancing domestic commitments with their UEFA Conference League qualification, Palace look well-equipped for a strong campaign.
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