Aston Villa 3 Crystal Palace 1 - player ratings

Slipped at the vital moment before Palace’s goal, though Edouard may have beaten him anyway. Two huge saves from Eze proved vital.

Saves 8

Matty Cash

Given licence to roam in the first half and really should have added to his goal tally for the season. Sloppy at the back in the second half.

Mixed 6

Ezri Konsa

One iffy moment when he failed to deal with Edouard but otherwise strong. A couple of vital interceptions as Villa chased a leveller.

Confident 8

Pau Torres

Question marks over his physicality remain after he was easily beaten by Mateta for the goal. No shortage of quality on the ball.

Questions 6

Lucas Digne

Another assist for the full-back, who provided the cross for Duran’s leveller. Got into some great attacking positions.

Threat 7

John McGinn

Battled hard and won some key challenges in the first half but one of those days where much of what the skipper tried didn’t come off.

Subdued 5

Boubacar Kamara

Sat very deep along the defensive line when Villa had the ball, as Emery tried out something new. Passing not up to his usual standard.

Inconsistent 5

Douglas Luiz

Held his nerve to slot home the penalty after what felt the longest of long VAR delays. Has now scored in four straight Premier League matches.

Cool 7

Nicolo Zaniolo

A performance which demonstrated his considerable potential. Caused Palace plenty of problems in the first half.

Encouraging 6

Moussa Diaby

Looked to have scored a lovely goal before VAR found he had strayed a fraction offside. Sometimes picked the wrong option but always a threat.

Almost 6

Ollie Watkins

Missed a glorious chance to open the scoring, then curled an effort of the post. But kept going and played his part in the comeback.

Determined 6

Substitutes

Leon Bailey (for Zaniolo, 57) 7, Youri Tielemans (for Kamara, 57) 7, Jhon Duran (for McGinn, 71) 7, Leander Dendoncker (for Watkins, 90+9) Subs not used: Moreno, Chambers, Lenglet, Olsen (gk), Marschall (gk).