Premier League: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace Match Ends in 1-1 Draw

The Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace match ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Villa Park.

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Both teams kept their hopes of a top-half Premier League finish as none of them came out as the winner last night.

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The hosts took the lead in the first half as Danny Ings passed up three opportunities.

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But Steven Gerrard's men finally made the breakthrough when Ollie Watkins slid in his 10th of the season in front of the Holte End (69).

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The hosts took the opportunity to mark the 40th anniversary of their 1982 European Cup triumph at Villa Park.

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That pre-match celebration set the tone, with the crowd in fine voice on a cloudy afternoon in the Midlands.

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