Premier League 2025-26: Aston Villa woes continue with 3-0 home drubbing by Crystal Palace
Premier League 2025-26: Aston Villa woes continue with 3-0 home drubbing by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa’s dismal start to the season continued as it crashed 3-0 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday — its first home defeat in any competition for 10 months.
Palace thoroughly deserved the three points, dominating after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty gave them an early lead.
England defender Marc Guehi, linked with a move to Liverpool, made it 2-0 with a superb finish after 68 minutes before Ismaila Sarr wrapped up the win for the visitors.
Palace’s first victory of the season after two draws lifted them to eighth, while second-bottom Villa have one point from their opening three games and are yet to score.
“Every game he brings something new, and he is a fantastic player. I hope he stays with us,” Mateta said of Guehi.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner said man-of-the-match Guehi, 25, was vital for the team.
“This is our captain. We have to keep him. I told this to the chairman (Steve Parish). I like Marc, he is such a professional player and such a nice guy. It is for the future of Crystal Palace. We have to keep him,” said Glasner.
Villa had been unbeaten in its last 19 home league matches, a streak lasting more than a year.
Palace was the last team to beat it at Villa Park, a 2-1 victory in the League Cup last October.
Published on Sep 01, 2025
