"The momentum of the game can change when you face a team with the quality of Villa. We didn't allow the momentum changes, and we kept going. We were very aggressive and waited for our chances. We scored fantastic goals, all the credit to the players."

Sarr marked the occasion of his 27th birthday by breaking the deadlock on Tuesday, turning into an empty net after Emiliano Martinez parried Chris Richards' initial header

Crystal Palace left back Tyrick Mitchell on cruising to victory against Aston Villa.

Two mid-table teams clash as English Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Aston Villa square off in London, England.

Disguised by improving form and by six straight cleansheets away from home, the Eagles had not won at home in the Premier League since the turn of the year. A 4-1 battering of Aston Villa, a Champions League top-eight side, was a fairly emphatic way of putting that right.

Ismaila Sarr scored twice on his 27th birthday to help Crystal Palace to a deserved 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, putting a dent in the visitors' hopes of Champions League football next season.

Ismaila Sarr's volley has Selhurst Park rocking as he gives Crystal Palace a two-goal cushion against Aston Villa.

Crystal Palace get their opener against Aston Villa thanks to Ismaila Sarr's rebounded effort from close range to make it 1-0 at Selhurst Park.