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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

Henderson launches a long ball forward to Eze, who touches it down well inside Brentford's half but slips. The Bees have it back momentarily before Mateta works hard to regain the ball. He has scored against Liverpool and Manchester City this campaign, but his work off the ball is equally appreciated by Eagles fans.

30 December 2023 15:51

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

CLOSE! Brentford almost score a calamitous own goal. Pinnock sends a heavy pass back to Flekken, who rushes across his goal to slide the ball behind. It might have been going wide, but the goalkeeper didn't want to take a chance.

30 December 2023 15:47

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Yellow Card Sayed Saman Ghoddos

30 December 2023 15:47

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

There will be six minutes of additional time.

30 December 2023 15:46

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Lewis-Potter appears on the left and lifts a cross over to the right to Roerslev. He gets to the byline and looks to direct a pass back into the middle of the box, but it is poor and Henderson claims.

30 December 2023 15:46

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Janelt is back on the pitch and will be able to continue. The break allowed both teams to grab some refreshments before the final few minutes of the half. There should be plenty of additional time.

30 December 2023 15:44

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Janelt is down after a tough challenge from Clyne. Palance put the ball off the pitch to allow the Brentford man to have treatment.

30 December 2023 15:43

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Assist Tyrick Kwon Mitchell

30 December 2023 15:39

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Jensen wins a free-kick around the halfway line and takes it quickly, sending a pass down the right to Lewis-Potter, who is quick to react. He then whips a cross in looking for a team-mate, but it is poor and Henderson punches the ball away.

30 December 2023 15:38

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

Mateta holds up a throw-in from Clyne and chips a pass back to Olise on the right. He slows down the play before looking to send a cross into the box, but it deflects off a Brentford defender and straight to Flekken.

30 December 2023 15:36

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