Crystal Palace endured a frustrating afternoon at Villa Park as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to 10-man Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Summary:
- Wilfried Zaha goes close after just 30 seconds.
- Vincente Guaita saves well from Ollie Watkins but Bertrand Traore bundles home the rebound for the opening goal.
- Traore strikes the post to come close to doubling Villa’s lead.
- Tyrone Mings is sent off for a second booking just before half-time.
- HT: Aston Villa 1-0 Palace
- Palace start the second-half on the front foot, controlling possession in the Villa half.