PREVIEW: Palace search first win of 2026 in opposition to rivals Brighton

[ad_1] Brighton host Crystal Palace with their desires of Europe fading within the newest version of the M23 derby on the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls have been faltering as of late, occipying thirteenth within the desk – simply two locations above their rivals with only one win of their final 5 video games.

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After being denied a win in opposition to Everton due to a final gasp Beto effort, Brighton are in a difficult patch in the meanwhile and will actually use a victory to alleviate the strain on Hurzeler and the remainder of his squad.

A defeat away at Fulham which got here earlier than their draw at Everton meant Brighton took just one level from a really gettable six which may have precipitated a number of disappointment for these on the AMEX.

A aspect with much more disappointment to take care of, Crystal Palace have been on a really turgid run of type since late November. Their final win got here within the Convention League in opposition to Irish aspect Shelbourne and that run included the most important shock defeat in FA Cup historical past as they because the holders bowed out to sixth tier Macclesfield in a 2-1 defeat.

They sunk down the desk and now face a worrying prospect of being dragged right into a relegation battle because the likes of Leeds and Nottingham Forest proceed to select up factors.

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The Eagles solely saving grace being that West Ham and Burnley are struggling to make up the factors distinction.

A disappointing draw away to Nottingham Forest was compounded by the very fact they'd 45′ minutes to play in opposition to 10 males after Nico Williams’ inexplicable purple card simply earlier than half time.

Glasners sides failure to win that recreation kicked off one other week of annoyance for the South London aspect. They had been in a position to get the report signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen over the road from Wolves nevertheless failed of their sale of Jean Philip-Mateta to AC Milan and the acquisition of Dwight McNeil from Everton each of which collapsed on deadline day.

Brighton are with out Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas each of that are nonetheless affected by ACL accidents.

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They've been left mild in midfield as-well with the accidents to Solly March and Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari with a shoulder damage which will probably be disappointing contemplating how good he’s been for Brighton this season.

Mats Wieffer is near getting back from an ankle damage in accordance with Hurzeler however Sundays match will come too quickly for the Dutchman to characteristic.

Brighton can take some solace in the truth that Diego Gomez has been handed match for Sunday.

Crystal Palace have had their very own damage struggles which has additional added to their distress within the final half of the season.

Eddie Nketiah and Daichi Kamada are each out with thigh accidents that are anticipated to maintain them out till the rest of this month no less than.

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Teenager Justin Devenny is lacking with an ankle damage and gained’t characteristic for the aspect on Sunday as he continues his rehabilitation in the meantime Borna Sousa has a minor muscle situation and likewise gained’t characteristic.

Jean Philip-Mateta gained’t be within the squad after his failed transfer to AC Milan because the membership continues to be deciding whether or not to undergo together with his knee surgical procedure.

He's unavailable alongside Adam Wharton after the midfielder was despatched off within the sides 3-1 defeat away at Chelsea additional weakening a aspect that’s greater than down on their luck.