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Jordan Ayew scores in Crystal Palace draw with Brighton

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Jordan Ayew has entered Crystal Palace’s history books as the club’s sixth player to reach 20 goals in the Premier League.

The Ghana striker was on the score sheet as the Eagles drew 1-1 with Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday evening.

Ayew applied a powerful header to Michael Olise’s cross in the 45th minute to give Crystal Palace a deserved first-half lead.

Roy Hodgson’s side, however, could not hold on to the lead, with Danny Welbeck’s late strike salvaging a draw for Brighton.

Despite sharing the spoils, there was an individual piece of history chalked by Ayew, who became the sixth Crystal Palace player to score 20 or more goals in the Premier League.

The 32-year-old is also Ghana’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, having overtaken Tony Yeboah’s tally two years ago.