Boxing Day football brought a 0-0 draw to the Vitality Stadium as both Bournemouth and Crystal Palace failed to score.
The Cherries currently sit 6th in the league and could have gone two points off the top four had they won.
Of all Premier League teams Bournemouth are the side who have found the goal the most in the final ten minutes of games this season, but Oliver Glasner’s Palace side were able to hold out for the point.
The Eagles had the ball in the back of the net in the first half through Ismaila Sarr. However, the referee quickly ruled it out as the linesman had flagged it for offside.
The Senegalese has been in fine form and has now adjusted to life in South London, scoring three in his last four.
Before today Palace had suffered 3-0 losses in their last three Boxing Day games, while Bournemouth have not lost at home on Boxing Day since 2003.
Neither side had played out a goalless draw so far in the 24/25 season.
Here are the VAVEL UK Crystal Palace Player Ratings:
Crystal Palace Player Ratings
Dean Henderson – 6
Kept his fourth league clean sheet of the season and was largely untroubled for the duration of the match. The England goalkeeper made a few saves when he was called into action.
His distribution was at times shaky with some poor goal kicks.
Daniel Munoz – 7
His presence was missed in the last games, and he made some difference with some crosses into the penalty area and some shots on goal.
The Colombian managed to find some pockets of space and also made some crucial defensive plays blocking Bournemouth’s attempts on goal.
Trevoh Chalobah – 5
Had a couple of poor moments where he lost possession on the halfway line inside the first half. This permitted the Bournemouth attack to bomb forwards.
He was also unable to keep his attempt down as he blazed a shot over the bar in the closing stages of the game.
Maxence Lacroix – 7
Played another good game looking more assured and stronger on the ball as he confidently used his speed to advance into higher areas of the pitch.
He shielded the ball well and made a pair of interceptions while making eight recoveries against the Cherries.
Marc Guehi – 7
The Palace captain picked up his fifth yellow card of the season for a foul on Enes Ünal in the second half.
As a result of this Guehi will miss the Eagles next game against Southampton on Sunday.
The England international made some good blocks and interceptions to prevent the attackers getting off attempts on goal.
Tyrick Mitchell – 6
Was able to apply pressure on Max Aarons at times in the opening periods of the game. He made a fair few inaccurate passes and only completed 68% of the ones he attempted.
He also made a few clearances to deny Antoine Semenyo’s attempts down his side of the field.
Will Hughes – 6
Tries to pass and move at times getting the ball into the final third. Pressed well and made a clearance. He conceded a couple of fouls, one of them being for a nudge on Milos Kerkez.
Will likely miss out on Sunday as he went off injured early in the second half.
Jefferson Lerma – 7
Played Sarr through on goal in the first half. But he was unable to stay onside. Showed signs of good ball control and attempts to move into pockets of space as he would play the pass and run.
He also showed signs of physicality going into his duels.
Ismaila Sarr – 7
A man in fine scoring form thought he had got his fourth goal in four games. However, it was quickly ruled out due to an offside.
Was able to use his blistering speed to make runs in behind and won a couple of freekicks as he was fouled on four occasions.
Had a shot on goal which was on target and saved by Kepa. He also made one cross which was poor and was caught offside on one occasion.
Is showing more and more that he is able to move into the right areas on the pitch. He also made an important clearance following a corner to deny a Bournemouth goal.
Eberechi Eze – 5
Played a few good passes into dangerous areas at times. However, his teammates were unable to finish these chances or these opportunities were cleared.
Had a couple of shots on goal one being saved and he was unable to get to the follow up. One of his attempts was blocked.
Was booked early on for a foul and his decision making at times wasn’t great as he lost possession when attempting to move the ball into advanced areas.
The Frenchman only had one shot on goal which was in the first half. He played a couple of good passes through to Sarr in the second 45. However, from one of these a block was made, and a corner was won.
Held up the ball well at times throughout the game.
Substitutes
Cheick Doucoure – 7
Quickly grew into the game and was very calm and composed as he was able to drift into pockets of space on the pitch.
He played 83% of his passes accurately and made a couple of recoveries.
Daichi Kamada – N/A
Was brought on in the 82nd minute and played around ten minutes. He made one pass, an interception and a cross into the penalty area.
He had one shot on goal which flew over the bar. However, the flag had already been raised for an offside.
Justin Devenny – N/A
Was brought on not long before full time. Devenny brought energy to the side as he ran off the ball and attempted to press his opponent.
He completed a pass and a recovery during his time on the pitch.
