Crystal Palace fans have reason to celebrate! After a sluggish start to the season, the Eagles have soared, delivering a convincing 5-0 thrashing to Aston Villa at Selhurst Park. The atmosphere was electric, with supporters buzzing over the team's newfound form.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Ismaïla Sarr. The Senegal forward, celebrating his 27th birthday, bagged a brace, contributing significantly to Palace's dominant performance. It was a night where everything seemed to click for Oliver Glasner's side.
A Turning Point for Palace?
This victory marks a significant turning point for Crystal Palace. Having struggled to find consistency earlier in the campaign, the team now appears to be hitting its stride. Adam Wharton's return from injury provided a welcome boost, with the midfielder putting in a stellar performance.
“The mood is buzzing, the music is bouncing,” one fan was overheard saying after the game, perfectly capturing the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Selhurst Park.
Villa's Champions League Hopes Dented
For Aston Villa, the defeat represents a major setback in their quest to secure Champions League qualification. Unai Emery's side has struggled on the road recently, succumbing to their seventh defeat in their last nine away matches in the Premier League.
Despite Morgan Rogers briefly bringing Villa back into the game with an equaliser at the start of the second half, Palace quickly regained control. Jean‑Philippe Mateta added another goal, before Sarr completed his double, sealing a memorable victory for the home side.
This win was only Palace's third league victory at Selhurst Park this season, making it all the more sweeter for the supporters. Can they maintain this momentum and finish the season strongly? Only time will tell, but the signs are certainly promising.