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 still look threatening. The hosts work the ball from one side to the other, presenting Zaha with a decent shooting opportunity to the left of the box. Brentford get a body in the way.

30 August 2022 20:17

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30 August 2022 20:16

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Ward hands Brentford another corner. Palace make short shrift of it.

30 August 2022 20:14

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Baptiste successfully sees off Zaha by buying a free-kick from the Palace man. Neither Brentford nor Palace are willing to budge at the moment.

30 August 2022 20:14

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Clyne's attempted four tackles so far, more than any other player on either team. The Palace right wing-back has had his hands full.

30 August 2022 20:12

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Palace are growing in influence. Mateta spanks the ball into Zanga, who manages to slide and block on the edge of the box.

30 August 2022 20:09

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

There are half-chances at both ends. Toney gets on the end of Mbuemo's cross and fires wide. Zaha has a shot blocked from the centre of Brentford's box.

30 August 2022 20:08

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30 August 2022 20:06

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Now it's Palace's turn to win a corner. Eze's delivery is headed high and wide by Ward.

30 August 2022 20:04

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Brentford force another corner down their left. Mbuemo sends the ball into the middle and Zanka heads over from close range.

30 August 2022 20:03