Crystal Palace moved comfortably clear of relegation trouble with a second successive Premier League victory over rivals Brighton on Saturday.
The hosts largely dominated proceedings on the south coast, but saw their winless run in 2020 continue thanks to a winner against the run of play from Eagles top scorer Jordan Ayew.
Jack Rosser was at the Amex to run the rule over Roy Hodgson's men...
Vicente Guaita 8
Stopped everything that came his way and helped earn another valuable clean sheet for Palace. Their best player.
Joel Ward 6
Undone by Neal Maupay a couple of times and really struggled to have an impact going forward.
Scott Dann 6
Worked well alongside Gary Cahill and was on hand to head clear as Brighton pushed for a late leveller.
Gary Cahill 7
A captain’s performance from the former Chelsea and England man. Handled Glenn Murray well after his introduction.
Patrick van Aanholt 6
Caught out a few times at the back but always a threat going forward.
Cheikhou Kouyate 6
Never stops working and attempted to drive Palace forward from midfield. Becoming one of Hodgson’s most reliable players.
James McCarthy 6
Palace lost a lot of control after the midfielder was forced off with injury. Deputised for Luka Milivojevic well.
James McArthur 6
Dependable as always in midfield and created a fine chance for Christian Benteke early on.
Jordan Ayew 7
Very quiet up until the goal but took his chance well to end a run of six games without scoring.
Wilfried Zaha 6
Likely turning out in this fixture for the final time, became embroiled in a row with Ezequiel Schelotto and never quite got going on the front foot.
Carried the ball forward well, should have scored late on.
Christian Benteke 6
Wasted a golden chance early on but was on hand to tee up Ayew with a wonderful assist.
Subs
Jairo Riedewald (on '45) 5
Dived into a few too many challenges and could have teed up Maupay for an opener.
Cenk Tosun (on '87) N/A
Not enough time to make an impact.
