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Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Marc Guehi scores before potential Liverpool transfer

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Guehi goodbye? Defender shines as Eagles beat Villa in potential farewell match
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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi starred in his side's 3-0 triumph against Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League on Sunday night.

The hosts were arguably fortunate to not be reduced to 10 men early on given Matty Cash arrived late when attempting to challenge Daichi Kamada, but the VAR decided against recommending a review.

Palace were awarded a penalty in the 20th minute after Kamada was brought down in the box by goalkeeper Marco Bizot, and Jean-Philippe Mateta coolly converted.

The visitors doubled their lead midway through the second half when captain Guehi carried the ball forward, before a clearance set him up for a strike from the edge of the box.

Ismaila Sarr would add a third for the Eagles with just over 10 minutes left on the clock, with his brave header at the far post enough to seal victory.

The result leaves Villa in 19th place with just one point from three games, whereas Palace enter the September international break in eighth place with five points.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

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The performance of Villa goalkeeper Bizot will call into question the decision to leave Emiliano Martinez out of the squad amid rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Boss Unai Emery will hope that the shot-stopper can put Sunday's game behind him, but perhaps the bigger issue for the Spanish manager is that his side have looked toothless in attack, failing to score in their three Premier League matches.

Palace head coach Oliver Glasner will be delighted that his side have responded well to the loss of attacker Eberechi Eze, and he has reinforced his status as one of the most tactically astute managers in the top flight.

However, it is impossible to ignore how much of a blow it would be to lose Guehi, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, and replacing his impact on the pitch at this late stage of the window would be nearly impossible.

ASTON VILLA VS. CRYSTAL PALACE HIGHLIGHTS

13th min: Matty Cash (Aston Villa) yellow card

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Cash attempts to win the ball from Kamada, but he catches the Palace player at the base of his shin and receives a yellow card.

The VAR decides against an intervention, but was he lucky to avoid a red?

Jean-Philippe Mateta goal vs. Aston Villa (20th min, Aston Villa 0-1 Crystal Palace)

Kamada is brought down by an outstretched leg from goalkeeper Bizot, and Mateta converts the resulting penalty into the left side of the net after a measured run-up.

Not a great start from Bizot!

Marc Guehi goal vs. Aston Villa (68th min, Aston Villa 0-2 Crystal Palace)

Guehi carries the ball from inside his own half and reaches the edge of the box on the left, and after possession is cleared back towards him following a cross from Tyrick Mitchell, the Palace centre-back curls into the top-right corner.

Could that be Guehi's parting gift?

Ismaila Sarr goal vs. Aston Villa (78th min, Aston Villa 0-3 Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace launch a throw in into the box from the right, and Maxence Lacroix flicks the ball towards the back post, where Sarr bravely rises to head home despite being challenged by both Ezri Konsa and Bizot.

Game over!

MAN OF THE MATCH - MARC GUEHI

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Guehi has long been one of the division's standout defenders, and his performance against Villa did no harm to his reputation, with the centre-back scoring his side's second of the game.

The Englishman was excellent with and without the ball, completing 50 of his 56 passes and winning five of his six duels.

Aston Villa VS. CRYSTAL PALACE MATCH STATS

Possession: Aston Villa 58%-42% Crystal Palace

Shots: Aston Villa 13-6 Crystal Palace

Shots on target: Aston Villa 4-4 Crystal Palace

Corners: Aston Villa 7-14 Crystal Palace

Fouls: Aston Villa 10-1 Crystal Palace

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WHAT NEXT?

Aston Villa's first game after the international break will come against Everton on September 13, and they will then face Brentford away from home four days later in the EFL Cup.

Crystal Palace will host Sunderland on September 13 before taking on Millwall in the EFL Cup on September 17.

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