The Eagles secured their first win against the Seagulls in three years as they put in a dominant display at the AMEX Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Loanee Trevoh Chalobah put Palace 1-0 up just before the half hour mark as he thumped his strike into the roof of the net.
Ismaila Sarr would then double Palace’s lead with a headed effort following a great cross from Tyrick Mitchell.
Crystal Palace thought they had a third goal midway through the second half. However, it was ruled out for a foul in the build-up.
They would then find a third goal from Sarr again as he would surge past his man and fire his attempt into the right side of the net.
Brighton would then find a consolation through a Marc Guehi own goal. However, this would prove to be too little too late as the Seagulls lost their first game at home this season.
Here are VAVEL UK’s Crystal Palace Player Ratings:
Crystal Palace Player Ratings
Dean Henderson – 8
It could have been a different day as VAR were checking a 50/50 with Yankuba Minteh early into the game. However, it was deemed that he made clear contact on the ball and not on the player.
The England international’s presence in net was crucial as he made some exceptional saves to stop Brighton’s attack.
Daniel Munoz – 7
Made a good few overlapping runs to help put crosses into the area and win set pieces for his team.
He had the ball in the back of the net for what would have been his third goal in four games.
However, the referee deemed that there was a foul leading up to the goal.
He also picked up a yellow card for a foul and this was his fifth of the season. As a result of this, he will be suspended for the league match against Arsenal on Saturday.
Trevoh Chalobah – 8
The loanee from Chelsea scored his second goal for Palace firing an effort into the roof of the net from close range.
Chalobah showed good awareness to hold the backline together as he made eight clearances, two blocks and two interceptions.
Maxence Lacroix – 7
Reads the game well and was immense as he used his speed to navigate himself out of certain situations on the pitch.
Played a part in the second goal with a cross-field pass to Tyrick Mitchell from a free kick.
Made 10 clearances during the game and showed super positioning, as he was able to block an effort from Kaoru Mitoma which appeared destined for the bottom corner.
Was the most accurate passer for Palace who played the full 90 minutes.
Marc Guehi – 6
The captain will be disappointed to have scored his second own goal in the last couple of weeks. A Palace clearance could only rebound off Guehi into the back of the net.
The England international picked up a booking just before half time for a late tackle on Tariq Lamptey.
There was the occasional lapse in concentration as Brighton attackers were able to get the better of him or chance which Henderson had to move quickly off his line.
Showed some positive signs going forwards, carrying the ball effectively in areas, demonstrating line breaking passes, and teasing a cross that he put into the area in the first half.
Tyrick Mitchell – 8
A great performance from Mitchell. Got the assist for Sarr’s first goal of the afternoon with a fantastic pinpoint cross into the penalty area after winning his battle with Lamptey to create space.
He looked more confident going forwards in attack as he created another chance. However, Munoz was only able to force a save from the goalkeeper.
An astute performance at the back as well as he made a few crucial clearances and blocks to deny Brighton and help Palace protect their lead.
Will Hughes – 7
Made his 100th appearance for the Eagles on Sunday.
A solid performance for Hughes. He put in a great corner to the box for Chalobah to get his second goal of the season.
The midfielder made a pair of tackles and showed signs that he is able to move the ball forwards into dangerous areas with his passing abilities.
He committed three fouls but this time he escaped booking. Was withdrawn for Cheick Doucoure late on.
Jefferson Lerma – 6
The Colombian had the least touches of any outfield player to play 90 minutes with only 34.
He won a couple of fouls and made a clearance in his attempt to make an impact on play. He also made some promising runs off the ball and some good passes.
Ismaila Sarr – 9
A great performance from the summer signing as Sarr more than doubled his goal contribution tally this season. He was sat on one goal and one assist before kick-off, and scored twice and assisted once to cement himself into Palace history,
The Senegalese man did not expect to assist Chalobah. However, the final ricochet came off him before landing at the loanees feet, who made no mistake to fire home.
Sarr's first goal of the afternoon was a header from close range following a terrific cross from wing-back Mitchell. The former Olympique Marseille attacker powered past the defenders to rise highest and head into the far corner.
His second goal of the afternoon was a well taken opportunity which he struck into the bottom right side of the net after using his pace to beat Lewis Dunk.
He could have even had another assist as Munoz had found the net. However, VAR confirmed the referee's onfield decision and called a foul by Sarr in the build up after it appeared he had nudged Pervis Estupinan.
The Senegalese international was a menace throughout, making good off the ball plays, winning the ball back and making some crucial passes and flick-ons for his teammates.
Eberechi Eze – 6
Was a fairly quiet display as he was withdrawn on the hour mark. However, Eze did have the most tackles in the match with four. He also won a free-kick and had one opportunity which he headed wide just before the break missing the chance to put the game to bed in the first half.
Was also withdrawn on the hour mark and struggled to take a foothold. The Frenchman conceded a few fouls, was caught offside once and his one shot on goal was deflected wide.
Substitutes
Daichi Kamada – 6
Looked more confident when he was on the pitch. Played a couple of good passes to his teammates including slipping Eddie Nketiah through on goal.
He made four recoveries in his half hour on the field and made a great tackle to shut down danger and put the ball out of play.
Eddie Nketiah – 6
Got his first goal contribution in Palace colours grabbing the assist for Sarr’s second goal after outjumping Lewis Dunk.
A much improved display from Nketiah who provided a capable outlet, and harried the Brighton defence successfully. The former Arsenal striker also created the most chances in the match with three.
However, Nketiah should have done better when given the opportunity to race through one on one with the Brighton goalkeeper late on. He had attempted to chip Bart Verbruggen but could only miscue this effort wide with the goal appearing at his mercy.
Nathaniel Clyne – N/A
Was brought on five minutes before the 90 minutes and did not have enough time to make a strong impact on the match but assisted Palace with seeing out the contest.
Cheick Doucoure – N/A
Doucoure was brought on in a double substitution, and helped the Eagles overcome the late scare to earn victory
Justin Devenny – N/A
Was brought on in the second of four minutes added time at the end of the game. and worked tirelessly to help his side ensure a famous victory
