Crystal Palace captured a much-needed home victory against Aston Villa, aided by the return of Adam Wharton from injury. Ismaila Sarr, celebrating his birthday, scored two goals, swinging the match in Palace's favor. Aston Villa managed an equalizer through Morgan Rogers but ultimately suffered their seventh defeat in the last nine away games. Manager Unai Emery acknowledged his team's inconsistency, highlighting their challenge in maintaining clean sheets. The match showcased Wharton's vital contribution as he quickly adjusted back to Premier League pace after four months out due to injury.
It was a night when everything seemed to go Oliver Glasner's way as Unai Emery saw his side succumb to a seventh defeat in their last nine away matches in the Premier League.
A measure of Emery's respect for Palace was that he opted to switch to a back three for their trip to south London.
We have not been consistent enough, admitted Emery, whose side have kept only three clean sheets all season.
He played excellent and we're so pleased to have him back,
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