Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Ross Barkley rescues Villa Secure Draw

In the Premier League game week 12 fixture, Aston Villa hosted Crystal Palace to play out a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Villa Park on Saturday. Unai Emery’s side was trailing behind on two occasions before they eventually managed to catch up with the scoreline to hold the Eagles to a stalemate and share the spoils. For, Villa Ross Barkley emerged as the hero as his header in the 77th minute saved the home side from a discomfiting defeat to 18th-place Crystal Palace in front of home support. For the visitors, Ismaila Sarr and Justin Devenny found the nets to take the lead on two occasions however, Oliver Glasner led Palace had to settle for a tie at full time.

Here’s the player ratings from the match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace

Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace

Goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez – 5.5

He conceded two goals in the first half both were brilliant finishes little he could do about it. But needs to improve wasn’t at his best tonight.

Defenders

Lamare Bogarde – 6

The 20-year-old started at the Right back and did quite well on the right side, however, he was brought off in the second half for Matty Cash

Diego Carlos – 6.5

Had a fair game picking up a booking and was proactive in clearing out the threats inside the box with his clearances, interception and blocks.

Pau Torres – 7

The Spaniard defender was the bright spot in Aston Villa’s backline, excellent in passing, tackles and duels a complete package in defence.

Ian Maatsen – 6.5

Overall, he had a good performance as left back, he was adequate going forward to help in attacks and won the ball back six times.

Midfielders

Ross Barkley – 8

Barkley was solid in duels and breaking the attacks as a double pivot also helped in advancing play, most importantly scoring a header to rescue his side to avoid loss at home.

Youri Tielemans – 7

The Belgian International missed a crucial penalty to pull his side back into the contest. Tielemans weakly taken shot was denied by Palace keeper Henderson with a diving save on the right. Nevertheless, he redeems

John McGinn – 7.5

He created three key chances including the one for Watkins to net the equaliser, playing a clever via pass between the two defenders to find the target men who did not miss the opportunity.

Morgan Rogers – 6

Rogers could not bring his A-game and only created a single chance in the match, was mostly surrounded by Palace defenders.

Leon Bailey – 7

Bailey showed his pacy and ability to create problems from the right side created two chances and hit the woodwork. Moreover, he also won a vital penalty kick.

Forwards

Ollie Watkins – 7.5

The English striker showed his composure in scoring the equalizer with a terrific run and clever movement dribbled past Henderson to put the ball into the open net, but also missed a big chance in the game.

Substitutes

Matty Cash – 6

Lucas Digne – 6.5

John Duran – 6

Emiliano Buendia – N/A

Jaden Philogene-Bidace – N/A

Manager

Unai Emery – 7

His side looked low on confidence and the high backline increased the risk of getting exposed on the quick counters by Crystal Palace’s quick breakout plays.

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Crystal Palace Player Ratings vs Aston Villa

Goalkeeper

Dean Henderson – 7

Though he could not keep his third League clean sheet but saved a key penalty with an outstanding effort to deny Villa the equaliser the spot kick.

Defenders

Trevoh Chalobah – 6.5

He looked comfortable playing in the back three and played a big role in defending the Villa attacks coming from his side.

Maxence Lacroix – 7

He still needs to work on his feet with passing, but when it comes to clearing the threats he was remarkable at the back.

Marc Guehi – 6.5

The Eagles skipper did not have one of the best of his performances in the back-line but got the hard-fought point.

Midfielders

Daniel Munoz – 7

Played as wingback on the right flank and created two chances while also tracking back to fulfil his defensive duties when required.

Will Hughes – 7

Besides that one unfortunate penalty, he conceded after tripping Leon Bailey inside the box was judged as Penatly by VAR, Hughes was decent in the midfield.

Cheick Oumar Doucouré – 6

He was playing the pivot role alongside Hughes but was only involved in the action for 64 minutes as Glasner called him off in second half.

Tyrick Mitchell – 7

He was excellent in going forward and made some important runs on flanks to create scoring prospects.

Justin Devenny – 7.5

It was only Devenny’s second first-team start. He got his name on the scoresheet by scoring the second goal for Palace and his first to put his side ahead right before the half-time mark.

Ismaila Sarr – 8.5

A goal and an assist for the Senegalese attacker means he was the best player on the pitch. First capitalised on the chance by Mateta to find the breakthrough and later played a pass across the goal to find Justin Devenny, who slotted home the second for guests.

Forwards

Jean-Philippe Mateta – 7.5

He was an imposing figure leading the attack, often dropped deep to create chances and provided the assist for the first goal playing a perfect through pass breaking the Aston Villa high defence line.

Substitutes

Jefferson Lerma – 6

Jeffrey Schlupp – 5.5

Chris Richards – N/a

Nathaniel Clyne – N/a

Manager

Oliver Glasner – 7.5

His tactics overpowered Unai Emery’s plan in the first half but could not manage the game well in the later stages of the game.

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