Crystal Palace ended a 12-match winless streak with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday, thanks in large part to Ismaïla Sarr's late winner. The goal came just after an hour mark, following a mix-up involving Lewis Dunk and Olivier Boscagli that allowed Sarr to slot the ball past Bart Verbruggen.
For Palace manager Fabian Hürzeler, this win marks another chance to prove himself against his counterpart, Oliver Glasner, who has also been on the receiving end of criticism from fans. Brighton's head coach remains under pressure, with the Seagulls now languishing in 16th place after a dismal run of form.
Hürzeler acknowledged that he will face criticism for the defeat, saying it's "the hardest moment" of his career but also an opportunity to learn and grow. The German manager is facing increasing pressure, with fans calling for his head in the wake of this loss.
Brighton's struggles have been well-documented, with the team unable to finish games off consistently. Despite dominating possession in the first half, they were unable to create clear-cut chances until Sarr's decisive strike. The win marked a much-needed respite from their 12-match winless streak.
Meanwhile, Palace's new signings Evann Guessand and Jørgen Strand Larsen both made an impact off the bench, with Larsen coming close to sealing the victory with two late chances. Despite their best efforts, Brighton looked short of ideas in the second half, leading to widespread frustration from the home crowd.
The win marks a small turning point for Palace, who are now set to face their arch-rivals Nottingham Forest in midweek. For Brighton, the loss serves as another wake-up call, highlighting the need for significant improvement if they hope to avoid relegation.
For Palace manager Fabian Hürzeler, this win marks another chance to prove himself against his counterpart, Oliver Glasner, who has also been on the receiving end of criticism from fans. Brighton's head coach remains under pressure, with the Seagulls now languishing in 16th place after a dismal run of form.
Hürzeler acknowledged that he will face criticism for the defeat, saying it's "the hardest moment" of his career but also an opportunity to learn and grow. The German manager is facing increasing pressure, with fans calling for his head in the wake of this loss.
Brighton's struggles have been well-documented, with the team unable to finish games off consistently. Despite dominating possession in the first half, they were unable to create clear-cut chances until Sarr's decisive strike. The win marked a much-needed respite from their 12-match winless streak.
Meanwhile, Palace's new signings Evann Guessand and Jørgen Strand Larsen both made an impact off the bench, with Larsen coming close to sealing the victory with two late chances. Despite their best efforts, Brighton looked short of ideas in the second half, leading to widespread frustration from the home crowd.
The win marks a small turning point for Palace, who are now set to face their arch-rivals Nottingham Forest in midweek. For Brighton, the loss serves as another wake-up call, highlighting the need for significant improvement if they hope to avoid relegation.
. They took a chance, learned from their mistakes, and moved forward. That's what life is all about, right? Not dwelling on our past failures, but using them as opportunities to grow & improve.
. I know Palace needed that win, but I'm also worried about their defense, Bart Verbruggen made some crazy saves 
. I think it's time for both teams to regroup and refocus. For Brighton, they need to work on creating those clear-cut chances, and for Palace, let's hope Evann Guessand and Jørgen Strand Larsen can keep that momentum going 
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! They needed that kind of pressure to finally break through and get some wins under their belt. It's all about perspective - instead of being stuck in a rut, they've now got a chance to build momentum going into the next game against Forest. And can we talk about Boscagli? what was he thinking with that mix-up 
? The dude literally handed the game over to Sarr! Anyway, I'm loving Palace's resurgence and Brighton's woes are just getting more and more intense 
. On the other hand, Brighton just can't seem to catch a break – they dominated possession in the first half but couldn't finish off those chances 
. It's like they're running out of ideas or something 
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. And for Brighton, well... I don't know, man... they just need to step up their game if they want to avoid relegation 
. It's not like they're the only ones struggling – Nottingham Forest is like, having an amazing season right now 
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anywayz Palace is lookin good now midweek vs Nottingham forest 
that late winner from Sarr was insane. i'm loving the reaction from Palace fans now - finally some positivity after that 12-match streak of losses 
meanwhile Brighton's struggles are real, they need to sort it out ASAP or else they're in big trouble 
. Ismaïla Sarr's goal was insane! I love how he just slotted it past the Brighton goalie like it was nothing 
. 12-match winless streak? That's just crazy talk! They need to figure out what's going on and make some serious changes ASAP 
. The pressure is definitely on Oliver Glasner now, but I'm curious to see how he'll respond 
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and Jørgen Strand Larsen 
! They're bringing that extra oomph to the team and I'm excited to see them take on Nottingham Forest next 
. This win for Palace marks a small but significant shift in momentum, and they should definitely be riding this wave all the way to success 
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They totally deserved that win against Brighton! Ismaïla Sarr's goal was insane 
. And omg Evann Guessand and Jørgen Strand Larsen's bench appearances were everything 
Can't wait for their next game against Nottingham Forest! 
fabian hürzeler took one for the team tho, got to feel for him 
gotta say though, nottingham forest better watch out if palace is on fire 
like its just 1-0 lol but i guess its a start for them? brighton's situation is pretty dire tho, been struggling in the league and now they're in 16th place 
what happened to their squad? maybe hürzeler needs to rework his strategy or something
. They need to step up their game if they want to avoid relegation. Palace, on the other hand, is looking good right now 
. Their new signings are making a difference, and Fabian Hürzeler's got the team going in the right direction.
... Crystal Palace's win is like a breath of fresh air, but at what cost? Their manager Fabian Hürzeler seems so down on himself after this 12-match winless streak ended. He knows he'll be under the spotlight for his next move 
. Meanwhile, Brighton's struggles are heartbreaking... they've got to get it together ASAP 
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. Brighton's struggles are real though, they need to sort out their finishing skills ASAP 
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