Crystal Palace Triumphs 3-1 Against Brighton With Ismaila Sarr's Two Goals

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Ismaila Sarr's two goals helped Crystal Palace secure a 3-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion, moving them four points above the Premier League relegation zone. Sarr scored in both halves, while Trevoh Chalobah also found the net for Oliver Glasner's team. This victory marked their second consecutive away win and extended their unbeaten streak to five matches.

In a decisive first half, Palace scored twice within six minutes. Chalobah opened the scoring from close range, followed by Sarr's header that increased their lead. Despite Brighton controlling much of the second half, they struggled to break through Dean Henderson's solid goalkeeping. Sarr sealed the win with his second goal nine minutes before full-time.

Brighton's only goal came from an unfortunate own goal by Marc Guehi, which served as mere consolation. This defeat was Brighton's first at home this season, leaving them in ninth place. Meanwhile, Palace climbed to 15th in the league standings.

This match ended a six-game winless streak for Palace against Brighton in the Premier League. It also marked their first back-to-back away league wins since April 2023. Chalobah made history as the first Palace defender to score away against Brighton in the Premier League.

Sarr played a crucial role by assisting Chalobah's opener and scoring twice himself. This was his second game this season where he both scored and assisted, with only Mohamed Salah achieving more such performances (three).

The victory not only boosted Palace’s position but also highlighted their improving form on the road. Their recent performances suggest a promising trajectory as they aim to distance themselves further from relegation threats.