PL: Brighton will seek a draw at Crystal Palace

Published: December 21, 2023

By: Nicolas Gerbault

Start of this 18th day of the Premier League spread over 4 days with the trip of Brighton to the pitch of Crystal Palace. At the end of a lively and pleasant match to watch, the two teams parted with a 1-1 draw. Welbeck’s goal at the end of the match (82nd) responded to Jordan Ayew’s opener (45th) just before the break.

Live ranking

#	Team	Pts	J	DIF	G	NOT	D	BP	B.C.
8	Brighton	27	18	3	7	6	5	34	31
15	Crystal Palace	18	18	-8	4	6	8	18	26

Team

Pts

DIF

NOT

B.C.

Brighton

Crystal Palace

-8

The Seagulls ended up being rewarded for their efforts but they did not advance in the standings. Still 9th, Roberto De Zerbi’s men are two units from the first qualifying place for the European Cup, while with this draw, the Eagles gain three places and move to 12th place.

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.