Crystal Palace's hopes of responding to recent heavy defeats at Manchester City and Newcastle were dealt a blow when defender Chris Richards was sent off for a second bookable offence in first-half stoppage time.

Bournemouth had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with the hosts having been reduced to 10 men late in the first half after defender Chris Richards was sent off for a second yellow card.

The first period was a cagey affair with the most notable moment arriving in stoppage time when Richards was dismissed after being adjudged to have pulled back forward Justin Kluivert by referee Sam Barrott, resulting in his second caution.