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Crystal Palace vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Michael Olise bags brace

Follow all the action from Selhurst Park

Luke Baker
Saturday 30 December 2023 16:59 GMT
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Crystal Palace host Brentford in the Premier League in a clash that could have ramifications for the teams at the bottom of the table. The Eagles head into the game in 15th just three points above the relegation zone while the Bees sit one place, an one point, above them in the table.

Palace are in need of a victory. Since November 4th they’ve gone eight league games without one though have performed admirably during that run recording draws against Man City and West Ham. However, three points would end their barren run and ease some of the pressure on Roy Hodgson.

The come up against Brentford at an ideal time as well. The Bees have lost four games in a row and look a shadow of their former selves. This close match-up could be just what they need to reignite their season.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below:

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

WIDE! Mateta bursts through the middle of the pitch and has options on either side. He finds Olise, who bursts inside from the right before curling a left-footed effort well wide of the post from outside the box. Ayew wanted it and is showing his frustrations.

30 December 2023 16:30

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Substitution Christian Thers Nørgaard Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard

30 December 2023 16:30

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Nothing is going right for Brentford at the moment. Flekken is put under pressure by the Palace attack and sends a clearance straight to Clyne. The Eagles burst forward, but the attack ends when Mateta's flick inside the box is intercepted.

30 December 2023 16:29

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Palace won their final league game in both 2021 (3-0 v Norwich) and 2022 (2-0 v Bournemouth), having failed to win their last league game in any of the nine previous calendar years (drawing seven and losing two). They look comfortable in this game.

30 December 2023 16:26

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Substitution Mads Roerslev Rasmussen Ogochukwu Frank Onyeka

30 December 2023 16:25

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Substitution Mathias Jensen Neal Maupay

30 December 2023 16:25

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

CHANCE! Brentford look to respond almost immediately after going two goals behind. Ghoddos has the ball on his right foot and looks for the top-right corner with a curling strike from distance, but Henderson pushes it away.

30 December 2023 16:25

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Assist Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guéhi

30 December 2023 16:21

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Brentford need a goal, but they are being forced to defend. Lewis-Potter and Wissa are on the edge of their own box to help their side. The Eagles switch the ball over to the left, and Ayew attempts to send an inswinging cross into the box with his right foot, but it goes into Flekken's gloves.

30 December 2023 16:21

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Mateta drifts over to the left to stretch Brentford's defence. He receives a pass from Mitchell before completing a one-two with the left-back, but his low cross is poor and Norgaard clears it away.

30 December 2023 16:18

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