Crystal Palace frustrated Aston Villa yet again as a scrappy 0-0 draw unfolded at Selhurst Park.
2025/2026 Premier League
0-0
Match Report
Oliver Glasner's side are now unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Villa, winning five of these fixtures, but their own winless run extends to eight games across all competitions.
Both sides had chances to win the fixture, albeit they were few and far between. Brennan Johnson came close to marking his home debut at Selhurst Park with a goal but Emiliano Martinez's tipped save ensured the scoreline remained level.
Ollie Watkins would suffer the same fate with one effort smothered by Dean Henderson and a late header grazing the outside of the post.
Palace were without 10 first-team players for this outing and will likely walk away with their heads held high given the lack of depth and recent struggles, while the same cannot be said for their opponents.
A lacklustre showing from Villa, who had the chance to move above of Manchester City in second following their 1-1 draw with Brighton, will leave a bitter taste in the mouth of Unai Emery, who is yet to beat Glasner and was animated at full-time before storming down the tunnel.
Line-ups
Crystal Palace XI: Hughes, Dean Henderson, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Yeremy, Brennan Johnson, Tyrick Mitchell, Justin Devenny, Adam Wharton, Jaydee Canvot
Subs: Walter Benítez, Borna Sosa, Chris Richards, Kaden Rodney, Christantus Uche, George King, Dean Benamar, Joél Drakes-Thomas, Ben Casey
Aston Villa XI: E. Martinez, Lindelof, Digne, McGinn, Tielemans, Ollie Watkins, Kamara, Ngoyo, Matty Cash, Sancho, Morgan Rogers
Subs: Marco Bizot, Buendia, P. Torres, Malen, Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Andrés García, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, George Hemmings