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
Eze and Olise combine before the latter lays a pass down the wing to Clyne. The right-back lofts a cross into the box, but Zanka gets there before Ayew and heads it away. The Eagles will be hoping that Mateta will be able to challenge for it in the middle as he was well away from the ball on this occasion.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Each of the last three Premier League games between Palace and Brentford have finished 1-1. It is unlikely that this meeting will end the same way, with chances at either end of the pitch.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
PENALTY SHOUT! Lerma gets onto the end of a cross from the right and heads it down to Ayew. He gets there first, with Zanka making contact with the striker. He goes down, but nothing is given. Zanka is furious with the Palace attacker.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
There is a lot of energy around Selhurst Park. The Eagles press well, with Olise forcing Collins to slice a clearance straight off the pitch. Collins will be looking to have a better start to this game after making two errors leading to goals against Wolves.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
CHANCE! Jensen's corner is cleared away with ease by Olise, but Brentford still have possession. Ghoddos whips a cross onto the head of Collins, who directs his effort across the goal and wide.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Olise is trying to make things happen for Palace. He switches the play over to Ayew, who plays a quick one-two with Mitchell on the left. The forward then looks for Mateta with a cross, but the striker can only flick it back to Flekken.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Eze and Clyne combine on the right with six passes, playing it between each other waiting for an opening. They are then forced back. There is some frustration in the middle of the box as Mateta was ready for a cross.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Jensen clips a cross from the right over to Ghoddos, who knocks a header across the box to Norgaard. He tries to get a shot away but cannot make contact with the ball on the stretch.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Jensen has been heavily involved on his return to the Brentford side. This time the midfielder gains possession on the right after some good work from Wissa, but his curling cross is poor.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
SAVE! Brentford almost take the lead for a second time. Jensen finds Roerslev, who gets beyond Mitchell on the right. He sends an inviting cross towards Lewis-Potter, with the Englishman blasting a low effort straight at Henderson, who collects it on the second attempt.
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