Sarr opens account but Palace draws at Villa
Ross Barkley’s late headed equaliser helped Aston Villa earn a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Villa Park, although its winless run now stands at four matches in the league.
Unai Emery’s side could not shake its poor form as it was forced to come from behind twice at home to an injury-hit Palace team.
Ismaila Sarr got the visitors off to a flying start with his first league goal for the club on four minutes as he slotted home on the break, but Ollie Watkins brought the hosts level in the 36th minute.
Villa could have gone ahead as Youri Tielemans saw a penalty saved just before half-time, but it was Palace that took advantage through Justin Devenny.
The 21-year-old put visitors back in front in first-half stoppage-time.
The hosts left it late to snatch an equaliser as Barkley headed home from Tieleman's corner off the left with 13 minutes to go.
Aston Villa is seventh on the table, while Crystal Palace dropped below Wolves and into the relegation zone in 18th.
