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
Olise receives a pass from Mateta and gives Raya a comfortable save to make low in the centre of his goal.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Eze is impeded by Jensen in his own half, bringing Brentford's attack to an end. Palace seem content to attack on the counter for now.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Hickey makes progress for Brentford down the right and is stopped unfairly by Mateta. Brentford eventually manage to get a cross into Palace's box, but it's cut out before it can cause too much trouble.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Jensen floats the free-kick towards the back post and it's nodded into the arms of Guaita.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Lewis-Potter's shot from distance is blocked. Brentford get a free-kick in a central position when Andersen brings down Toney. Jensen floats it toewards the back post and it's nodded into the arms of Guaita.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Schlupp has a hopeful pop at Raya from distance. Brentford's goalkeeper is equal to the task, making an easy save.
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