Michy Batshuayi scored his fourth goal for Crystal Palace to put the Eagles 2-1 ahead in the first half. Source: {BBC Sports.}

Cardiff City will make an instant return to the Championship after their Premier League relegation was confirmed with a home defeat against an impressive Crystal Palace 3-2 this morning.

In a quirky twist of fate, the Eagles’ victory also secured top-flight survival for their bitter rivals Brighton.

According to BBC Sports, Cardiff, meanwhile, are left to reflect on their second successive Premier League stint that has ended after a single season.

In other matches, Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0, West Ham defeated Southampton 3-0, and Wolves beat Fulham 1-0 while Liverpool won against Newcastle 3-2.