Crystal Palace battled to a dramatic 2-1 win over Brighton at Selhurst Park despite finishing the match with just nine men.
Daniel Muñoz's second-half strike proved decisive in a feisty affair that saw three red cards handed out.
The match began with fireworks as Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Palace a dream start, curling a superb effort into the top corner after being teed up by Eberechi Eze in just the third minute.
Brighton responded well, gradually asserting themselves and forcing Dean Henderson into a fine double save—first denying Carlos Baleba, then pushing away Danny Welbeck’s follow-up effort.
Their persistence paid off in the 31st minute when Yankuba Minteh delivered a precise cross for Welbeck to turn home from close range, a goal that made him Brighton's all-time top Premier League scorer.
Palace restored their lead just past the hour mark.
Eze once again played creator, sliding a perfectly weighted pass to Colombian wing-back Daniel Muñoz, who drilled a low shot into the far corner to make it 2-1.
But the game’s intensity escalated late on.
Substitute Eddie Nketiah, who had only been on the pitch for 10 minutes, received a second yellow card for a high challenge on Jan Paul van Hecke and was sent off with 12 minutes left.
Shortly after, Marc Guehi followed him down the tunnel after also collecting a second booking for a late tackle on Brajan Gruda.
Brighton, sensing a late equaliser against the depleted hosts, pushed forward.
But their hopes were dented when Van Hecke himself was shown a straight red for dragging down Daichi Kamada, who had made a surging run forward.
Despite being down to nine men, Palace held firm through nearly 14 minutes of stoppage time to claim all three points.
Palace Eye Strong Finish Amid Growing Momentum
Palace's gritty win extends their strong run of form to five victories from their last six in all competitions.
The Eagles now sit just two points off the top half of the Premier League table and have an FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa to look forward to at the end of the month.
While the chaos of three red cards might dominate headlines, it shouldn't overshadow what was another composed and courageous performance from Oliver Glasner's team.
Daniel Muñoz continues to impress since joining in January, and Eberechi Eze once again showcased his creative brilliance with two assists.
Meanwhile, Daichi Kamada—often criticised since arriving last summer—delivered a standout display in midfield, with his late drive forward ultimately drawing Van Hecke’s match-ending foul.
As for Eddie Nketiah, his red card summed up a frustrating debut campaign in Palace colours—offering flashes of promise but often undone by poor decision-making.
Palace now face a daunting Premier League run-in, with seven of their remaining fixtures coming against top-10 opponents.
Still, their recent form and resilience suggest they’ll relish the challenge.
Saturday’s result also secured a historic milestone—completing a league double over arch-rivals Brighton for the first time since the 1932-33 season.