Crystal Palace defeats Aston Villa 4-1, Sarr scores twice

Ismaila Sarr celebrated his 27th birthday with a stellar performance, scoring twice in Crystal Palace's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. The match marked Palace's third win at Selhurst Park this season and continued their strong form with six wins in their last seven games. Despite Villa's Morgan Rogers finding the net and having two goals disallowed for offside, they struggled defensively and managed only two shots on target. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah also contributed to Palace's scoreline, with Mateta netting his eighth goal in as many Premier League games. This loss puts a significant dent in Villa's hopes for Champions League qualification, as they currently sit in 10th place. Crystal Palace's win allows them to climb to 12th in the league standings, showcasing their resurgence this season.