Premier League: Crystal Palace versus Brighton Preview

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace is challenged by Solomon March of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at American Express Community Stadium on December 4, 2018 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates team mate Florin Andone‘s goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town at American Express Community Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Keys To The Game

Home advantage is key for Palace, especially considering Brighton’s form at Selhurst Park. Palace will also want to mark Hodgson’s milestone with a win.

It’s all about taking your chances. Veteran Glenn Murray is Brighton’s top scorer with 10 goals. It’s difficult to see where else the goals will come from, other than from Murray and Duffy. The 35-year-old Murray thrives on this fixture, he has scored in his last three appearances against Palace in all competitions.

Discipline plays its part in derby games. Dunk was sent off in this fixture in 2012. Craig Pawson is the match official, he has issued four reds and 68 bookings this season.

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Palace versus Brighton is not a bad way to kick of Gameweek 30 in the Premier League. Palace with must deal with Brighton’s counter-attack, and the midfield battle could be an interesting one. It’s a high presure game, neither side will want to give up any ground on the teams around them.

*Stats from premierleague.com

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