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Crystal Palace 0-0 Bournemouth: Cherries' European hopes suffer frustrating blow as the hosts hold on for goalless stalemate after Chris Richards' red card

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Crystal Palace survived at Selhurst despite Chris Richards dismissal on the stroke of half-time.

Oliver Glasner's side held Bournemouth to a 0-0 draw at home to a end a two-game losing slump where they conceded 10 goals across defeats by Man City and Newcastle.

Meanwhile, the Cherries failed to move within three points of sixth place, currently occupied by Chelsea, which is where they need to be to notch a spot in the Europa League.

Bournemouth hold not forge a goal vs Crystal Palace, despite the hosts being down to 10 men

Bournemouth hold not forge a goal vs Crystal Palace, despite the hosts being down to 10 men

Chris Richards was sent off for Palace after receiving a second yellow minutes before half-time

Chris Richards was sent off for Palace after receiving a second yellow minutes before half-time

MATCH FACTS

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton (Kamada 76'), Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr (Devenney 90+1), Eze (Lerma 46'); Mateta (Nketiah 76')

Subs unused: Turner (Gk), Clyne, Chilwell, Franca, Esse

Booked: Richards, Sarr, Munoz, Lerma

Sent off: Richards

Manager: Oliver Glasner

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith (Araujo 85'), Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Scott (Cook 46'), Adams (Tavernier 61'); Semenyo, Kluivert, Outtara (Brooks 70'); Evanilson

Subs unused: Dennis (Gk), Hill, Soler, Senesi, Jebbison

Booked: Adams, Scott, Kluivert, Outtara

Manager: Andoni Iraola

Referee: Samuel Barrott