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
CHANCE! Palance have all the momentum at the moment. Mateta does well in possession before sliding a pass across to Lerma. He takes a touch of his feet and takes a shot from outside the box, but it goes straight into Flekken's gloves.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Mitchell is used to getting up the pitch to contribute to Palace's attack from left-back, but he will have to be careful today. Roerslev is getting forward whenever possible and already has an assist to his name.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Eze uses some good footwork to shift the ball onto his left foot outside the box before unleashing a shot. His goal-bound effort deflects behind off Pinnock. He then sends the following corner straight into the gloves of Flekken.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace play some quick passes down the left before Mitchell sets it back to Andersen. He goes direct with a ball down the middle, but it is too far away from Mateta and Brentford have it back.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Very early frustrations from some of the Palace players. Ayew and Olise give fouls away in Brentford's half in quick succession.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
It is a horrible start for Palace. They have won just one of their last nine Premier League London derbies at home (drawing two and losing six), beating West Ham 4-3 in April. Their four goals in that match accounts for 57 per cent of their total scored across these nine games.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
The VAR check took over three minutes to allow Lewis-Potter's goal, but there is a loud cheer from the away end when the announcement was made that it would stand.
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