Crystal Palace vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wilfried Zaha emphasised his importance to Crystal Palace ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline but his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Brentford following Yoane Wissa’s late equaliser.
Talisman Zaha, who is reportedly a target for Chelsea and Arsenal before the window closes, looked to have earned Palace a slender win with a stunning second-half opener.
But the battling Bees snatched a share of the spoils against their London rivals thanks to unmarked substitute Wissa heading home two minutes from time.
Thomas Frank’s visitors very nearly left Selhurst Park with all three points as Rico Henry then squandered a golden opportunity in stoppage time before Ben Mee headed against the crossbar.
Michael Olise hit a post for the Eagles ahead of Zaha’s 59th-minute opener, while many of Brentford’s earlier forays forward were undermined by a lack of cutting edge.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Eze lets rip at goal from outside the box. It swerves well wide to the right and out for a Brentford goal-kick.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Brentford earn the first corner of the game down their left off Clyne. It's nothing that Palace can't handle.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace's free-kick magnet Zaha gets to work as he's brought down by Zanka, then Mbuemo.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Guaita plays a direct ball from the back for Zaha to latch onto, but the Ivorian is offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Jensen's throw-in is dealt with comfortably by Palace. This game's taking a while to get going.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Brentford earn a throw-in down their left. Their long-throw expert Jensen prepares to hurl it into the mixer.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Mee clears Clyne's high cross from the right easily. Brentford attempt to counter, but Palace are able to deal with the threat.
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