Chris Richards delivers profitable aim for Crystal Palace

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American defender Chris Richards hoped to make a constructive first impression to new supervisor Oliver Glasner on Saturday and the centerback did simply that in Crystal Palace’s house victory over Burnley.

Richards’ first aim for the Eagles proved to be the winner in Crystal Palace’s 3-0 Premier League overcome the visiting Clarets. The 23-year-old additionally logged 90 minutes in protection because the Eagles moved eight factors away from the relegation zone.

Following a goal-less first half, Richards delivered the breakthrough second for Crystal Palace within the 68th minute. Jordan Ayew’s harmful cross from the suitable wing was headed house by a diving Richards for a 1-0 Eagles lead.

It marked Richards’ first senior aim because the 2021-22 Bundesliga marketing campaign with Hoffenheim.



Ayew would double Crystal Palace’s lead solely three minutes later earlier than Jean-Philippe Mateta added a 3rd and remaining aim within the 79th minute.

The outcome was Crystal Palace’s second league win of 2024, whereas the Eagles additionally registered their first clear sheet since their reverse journey to Turf Moor in November 2023.

Richards additionally gained 5 duels, made 4 recoveries, and drew one foul in his outing.

“It’s good [to have] a 3-0 win at house, particularly after the robust run of video games we’ve had just lately. The vibe’s actually excessive proper now,” Richards mentioned postmatch in a membership interview. “The gaffer said to stay patient at half-time. I think we really trusted in his game plan, we trusted in our quality and we knew that eventually the goal would come.

“I’ve wanted it [my first goal] all year,” he added. “Of course, you always like to score goals, but I think it was a very crucial goal in a very crucial game, so I’m very happy about it.”

Crystal Palace will now search its first set of back-to-back league victories when it visits London rivals Tottenham on March 2.

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