Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Bournemouth’s unlikely bid for Champions League qualification has taken another hit with a 2-1 loss at Brighton in the Premier League.

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Full match replayPalace struggled during the opening months of the season but just like last season, they're finishing the season strong and Ismaila Sarr, celebrating his 27th birthday, led their charge against Villa.

The England defender played the full 90 minutes but manager Oliver Glasner revealed he ‘felt pain in his knee’.

It looks like fifth place will get you into the Champions League next season and that is the most interesting race at the top now the title is pretty much done and dusted. Half of the Premier League will feel they have a chance of making it and Aston Villa are definitely one of those sides in the hunt.

Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Aston Villa today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.