Crystal Palace defeated rivals Brighton 1-0, ending a 12-game winless run in all competitions. premier league on sunday.
Ismaila Sarr scored the only goal of the game at the Amex Stadium, moving Palace nine points clear of the relegation zone and lifting Brighton into 13th place.
“The atmosphere was incredible and winning the derby was the perfect start to my career at Palace,” said Palace’s record signing Jorgen Strand Larsen, who joined from Wolves on deadline day. “Before I joined, we had not won, so it was really important for us to win.
“This is the most intense game I’ve ever played, so I’m tired now, but it’s worth it.”
Sarr ran through goalkeeper Bad Verbruggen to score the winning goal in the 61st minute. This was the player’s second game and 10th goal of the season.
Palace’s last win in the competition was on 11 December in the Conference League against Shelbourne.
Liverpool host second-placed Manchester City later on Sunday.
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