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
Zaha powers in from the right and blasts a left-footed effort into the stands.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Guaita claims Ghoddos' whipped cross from the right. Brentford are pushing more players forward now.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Substitution Michael Akpovie Olise Tyrick Kwon Mitchell
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Andersen hands Brentford a corner. Palace can't clear it immediately and Mee lashes wide with an aerial kick. Palace can't afford to switch off yet.
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