Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Alexis Mac Allister seals late derby day point at Selhurst Park

With Albion on the verge of an unjust defeat to bitter rivals, Argentina midfielder Mac Allister picked a timely moment to claim his maiden Premier League goal by firing in from the edge of the box.

Wilfried Zaha had looked set to be the Seagulls’ nemesis once again by putting the Eagles on course for victory with a first-half penalty.

The 19th-minute spot-kick, awarded after Tariq Lamptey was adjudged to have fouled Michy Batshuayi, was the Eagles’ only attempt at goal all afternoon and Zaha’s seventh strike in 13 outings against Albion. They looked like they had doubled their lead as on-loan Chelsea man Batshuayi had a strike chalked off for offside early in the second half.

Brighton ended the match a man down after captain Lewis Dunk was deservedly shown a straight red card for a two-footed lunge at Gary Cahill while attempting to force home a dramatic injury-time winner.

Graham Potter’s side announced the signing of former England forward Danny Welbeck ahead of kick-off.

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