Crystal Palace vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Michael Olise bags brace
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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.
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Crystal Palace vs Brentford
SAVE! Brentford have a chance to equalise. Wissa plays a pass into Lewis-Potter, who tries to get through a crowd of Palace defenders on the edge of the box before getting tacked. The ball rolls back to Norgaard, who strikes a tame effort towards the bottom right corner. Henderson gets down to make an easy save.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Mateta uses his physical strength to hold off several Brentford defenders before winning a corner on the left. However, Eze's cross is poor and the attack comes to nothing.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Olise turns in possession on the right and rolls a pass down the right to Eze. He then whips a cross into the middle towards Mateta, but Flekken reads the danger and makes an early run off his line to punch it away.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Olise has a corner on the left and he curls an inswinging cross into the box. Lerma gets there and flicks his header across the goal and wide. The midfielder got there before Andersen, who was in a better position to get an effort away.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches when leading at half-time (winning six and drawing one) dating back to August 27 2022 against Manchester City (losing 4-2). They have started well, with Olise getting into the box before having a shot blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Brentford get the ball rolling again. They must score to avoid a fifth consecutive loss in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace have the lead at the break despite only creating an xG (expected goals) of 0.55 from their five shots. They have been clinical and have scored from both of their big chances. Olise has been brilliant on the right, but Eze has been the difference-maker. He has 39 touches and has completed all of his 23 passes. As for Brentford, they only had three shots after Lewis-Potter's early opener. The Bees had an opportunity to pile the pressure on a Palace side that is winless in eight outings but couldn't retain their momentum and let control slip away. Wissa needs to get involved more often as he has only had 11 touches.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace came from behind to lead Brentford 2-1 at half-time. The Bees started quickly and opened the scoring inside two minutes. Jensen found Roerslev with a clever flick on the right, with the 24-year-old sending a first-time cross towards Lewis-Potter. He got ahead of Cyle and crashed his effort into the net. There was a three-minute VAR check for offside, but the goal stood. The Eagles then responded with a goal through Olise. Ayew's inviting cross from the left found the Frenchman, who tapped finished well with the outside of his boot at the far post. Lewis-Potter then drilled a low strike from inside the box straight at Henderson before Palace took the lead. Mitchell had the ball on the left and slid a pass inside to Eze, who got past Pinnock and finished with a clever effort into the bottom right corner.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palance spring a quick counter, with Mateta heading the ball back to Ayew on the halfway line. He sprints forward and could return possession to the striker but looks to play it across to Olise. It looks like has has a simple shooting chance. However, Jensen gets back to make an important interception.
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