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
Palace have a corner. Brentford head it away at the first attempt. Palace look purposeful though.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Eze jinks into the box and lays the ball wide right for Olise, who he expects to be arriving alongside him. Olise's not on the same page though, and Brentford clear.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace get the second half started. It's as you were as the two teams go.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Brentford didn't get a shot on target in the first half. The Bees have now failed to score a first-half goal in three of their five Premier League games this season, a record only 'beaten' by West Ham United. Palace certainly looked the better side before half-time. Let's hope things liven up in the second half.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
A fairly low-key first half comes to an end. Palace started slowly but gradually improved as the half went on, with Zaha having the best chance in the opening 45 minutes. Brentford's best chances so far have come from set-pieces. More to come!
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