Crystal Palace edges Brighton 2-1 amid three red cards

Crystal Palace achieved a historic victory over Brighton, winning 2-1 and completing their first league double against their rivals in 92 years. Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, followed by a goal from Danny Welbeck for Brighton, before Daniel Muñoz restored Palace's lead in the second half. The match saw chaos towards the end, with both Eddie Nketiah and Marc Guehi sent off for Palace, and Jan Paul van Hecke receiving a red card for Brighton, leaving Palace to finish with nine players. Despite the red cards, Palace's win solidified their strong position in the league, moving them closer to European qualification. The performance of goalkeeper Dean Henderson was notable, drawing attention from England manager Thomas Tuchel during the match. This victory also marked a significant boost for Palace, who are set to face Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals later this month.