Crystal Palace vs Brighton: Derby Revival

On Sunday, Crystal Palace vs Brighton provided the needed break of momentum to the Eagles. Palace finally won the end of a tormented 12 game losing streak with an important 1-0 Premier League victory. The outcome was a fierce derby in the Amex Stadium. It was a night of relief, faith and rejuvenation.

Ismaila Sarr was the hero. He was the sole goal-scorer in the game in a composed manner. His goal subdued the fans at home and gave a boost to Palace. Importance was also attached to the goal. It brought Palace 9 points above the relegation area. It also saw them catapult Brighton into the 13 th place.

It was not all about the points. It was about confidence. Palace had been wrestling weeks. Concerts were not sharp and results were frustrating. This derby changed the mood. The players demonstrated combat right at the beginning of the whistle. They drove on and then held their ground.

The newcomer Jorgen Strand Larsen was affected immediately. His record signing was his debut following a deadline transfer of Wolves. He applauded the feeling and the situation. He described this as the ideal beginning of his career at the Palace. It is always more about winning a derby.

Palace remained tight all through the match. The rear defense stood its ground. Brighton was in possession but without cutting edge. Palace was a good absorber that fractured when under stress. That was a balance which served.

To Brighton the loss had been a sting. Their opponents took them over and lost an opportunity to gain momentum. Their domestic shape was new. It was not a fortress of the Amex this time round.

This can be a win of a season to the Palace. A winless streak is terminated and a huge load is taken off. The table now looks kinder. The belief is back. In case this performance turns regular, the season of Palace can finally take off.