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
Yarmoliuk receives possession on the edge of Palace's box and sends a pass down the left with the outside of his foot. Ghoddos is there and he switches the ball onto his right boot before curling a cross in, but it goes straight to Henderson. It was easy for the goalkeeper as nobody made a run to get onto the end of it.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
CHANCE! Brentford have several corners in quick succession. The Bees' best opportunity comes to Wissa, who runs free at the far post after a cross from the right, but he misreads the direction of the ball, and it goes over his head.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace are two goals ahead but haven't made a change. Hodgson is looking to end the Eagles' eight-game winless run and has decided to trust the players on the pitch to lead them to victory.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Substitution Keane William Lewis-Potter Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe
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Substitution Vitaly Janelt Yehor Yarmoliuk
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
BAR AND OVER! Brentford go close to halving the deficit. Maupay is allowed to have a shot from the edge of the box, with the striker unleashing a powerful effort that rebounds off the bar. The Bees keep the attack alive through Janelt, who curls a perfect cross into the middle, but Wissa shoots over from close range. He got ahead of his marker but couldn't keep his attempt on target.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Zanka goes into the back of Ayew and gives away a free-kick inside Palace's half. He drops to his knees in disbelief that a foul has been given against him. A slight overreaction from the Brentford defender.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
SAVE! Eze has the chance to put the game beyond any doubt. Olise has possession on the right and plays a clever one-two with Mateta in a tight space. He finds Eze with a low cross, but his strike from the middle of the box goes straight at Flekken, who pushes it away.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Brentford have lost eight of their last 13 Premier League away games (winning four and drawing one), including each of the previous three in a row. However, all four of their victories on the road in this run have come in London derbies. They will need a quick comeback if they want anything out of this fixture as they have had just two shots in the second half.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
Palace are leading comfortably and will be happy with their performance. However, their corners have been disappointing, with all six coming to nothing. This time Olise's inswinging cross from the right is headed away with ease at the front post.
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