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Crystal Palace FC 2 - 0 Brentford FC
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
17:03Strolling to their second comfortable win in four days, Crystal Palace beat Brentford 2-0 at Selhurst Park, scoring once in both halves. Mateta's sixth league goal of the season put the Eagles in front, as their talisman headed home on the half-hour mark, and the points were effectively wrapped up shortly after the break. Lerma - who had teed up the opener - hurled in a throw-in that Brentford captain Collins could only head past his own goalkeeper, and the Bees never really recovered. Despite bossing the ball, they produced a modest xG of 0.54 compared to Palace's 0.72, and there can be no complaints about the final result. Glasner's men move six points clear of their local rivals in the Premier League table, firming up their spot inside the top half, and they'll be back in action on Thursday, hosting AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League. Meanwhile, Brentford must wait a week until they play Newcastle United. That's all from our live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:56FULL-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 2-0 BRENTFORD
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:53Carvalho wastes a good crossing chance from the right, as his delivery sails high over the crossbar and draws ironic cheers from the home fans - they've been celebrating for some time now.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:53There will be at least five minutes of added time at the end of this second half, but Crystal Palace are virtually guaranteed to pick up all three points - they've been rock-solid so far.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:53Cheered off like a hero, opening goalscorer Mateta departs the stage. Adding another body in defence, Glasner sends on Canvot.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:53Since half-time, Brentford have had 71% of the ball, but they've still only produced two shots on target. It's been an impotent display from a team that scored eight goals in their previous two games.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:48Picking up a late booking, Henderson sees yellow for dissent.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:53Surely too late to turn this game around, Andrews introduces another attacking substitute: Henderson makes way for Carvalho.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:52Bringing huge cheers from the home fans, Mateta tracks back to keep the ball near his own byline, before drawing a foul. Palace are inching towards three precious points.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:51Compounding an awful second half for Brentford's captain, Collins is booked for yelling at the referee.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:50From the left, Jensen sends in a corner-kick that is intially headed away. Henderson then puts the ball back into Palace's area, before a spell of head-tennis ends with a flag for offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:50Too eager to regain the ball, Schade bundles over Guehi, conceding a free-kick deep in Crystal Palace territory. That will just relieve any pressure on the Eagles, who are coasting towards victory.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:47Hughes is also introduced, offering a more combative option than playmaker Pino.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:38With the finish line nearing, Glasner sends on some fresh legs. First, Kamada makes way for Devenny.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:38SAVE! Two subs combine, as the Bees go close again! On the left flank, Lewis-Potter looks up and spots Nelson around 20 yards from goal, and the latter then whips a shot towards the right-hand post. Henderson is quick to react, leaping across to tip it away!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:34After putting in a typically energetic shift, Ouattara departs; midweek goalscorer Nelson comes on.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:35CLOSE! Brentford spurn a great chance to get one back! Jensen's low cross is met by Janelt on the edge of the box, but the latter's shot zips a foot or so past the left-hand post!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:34As Palace quickly counter-attack, Mitchell whips over a cross from the left touchline. However, the ball strays too close to Kelleher, who comes out to pluck it from the early evening air.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:32With just three attempts to show for all their possession, Brentford are looking aimless whenever they reach the final third. Given his fine record this season, Thiago has been kept very quiet by the Crystal Palace back line.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:30Lewis-Potter is also sent on, taking the place of Kayode for the closing stages.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:30Janelt is introduced too, replacing Yarmoliuk in central midfield.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:27Finally, there's a break in play, so Brentford can make their first changes. A disappointing day for Damsgaard ends early, as his compatriot Jensen runs on.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:29Remarkably, Brentford have had a 61% share of the ball, despite being 2-0 down as the away team. Palace are always happy to sit back and strike on the break, and that formula has put them on track for maximum points today.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:26Pino sends in Crystal Palace's sixth corner so far, but Brentford comfortably clear their lines. It looks like Andrews is readying some substitutes near the touchline, as he seeks a way back into this match.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:27Another long throw-in, this time from the left, is met by an ambitious volley on the turn by Van den Berg. Just inside the Palace area, the ball actually hits Sarr's arm, but Brentford have already been penalised for Van den Berg's high boot.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:26Since the start of last season, Brentford have scored eight Premier League goals via throw-ins alone - five more than any other team - but they've been undone by one today. Is there any way back into this contest for the away side?
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:26From a Brentford free-kick, around 30 yards out, Henderson again sends the ball straight towards his namesake in the Crystal Palace goal. The visitors' famed set-piece threat has been lacking so far today.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:25Lacroix heads away Damsgaard's delivery, as Brentford try in vain to create a first clear-cut opportunity. The Bees then regain the ball, and Henderson's high cross is tamely headed towards the goalkeeper by Ajer.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:20After Pino's corner to the near post is only partly cleared, Kamada curls a follow-up cross towards the back post. The ball then rolls towards Lerma, who has his shot blocked: having set up both goals so far, the midfielder fancied one for himself.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:18Crystal Palace are aiming to go 11 games unbeaten at Selhurst Park in the Premier League, and Opta's live win predictor reckons they're about to do so. The Eagles now have an 93% chance of victory.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:14OFF THE POST! Perhaps affected by his earlier error, Collins gifts the ball to Sarr, who then sprints towards goal at top speed. Collins manages to get back and apply some last-gasp pressure, as the Palace forward rolls his low shot against the base of the right-hand post! What a let-off!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:11GOAL!!! PALACE EXTEND THEIR LEAD! Under pressure from Richards inside his own box, Brentford captain Collins heads the ball linto his own net! It was another Lerma long throw that caused the danger, and the Bees' skipper can only nod past his own goalkeeper! That's 2-0 to Crystal Palace, who will take some stopping now!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:11Ajer steps in to clear away the danger, as Mateta's low ball is aimed towards Sarr in the box. Lerma then declines to take a long throw-in, instead playing it short, but the ball is put out again for another Palace throw.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:09Neither side has found their rhythm since the restart, as Brentford seek a route back into this match. The Bees have failed to win any of their last three league matches when conceding first, so they'd probably settle for a point.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:07Brentford kick off, and we are back under way at Selhurst Park!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
16:00Worryingly for Andrews, Brentford have now conceded nine first-half goals in 10 Premier League matches, and only rock-bottom Wolves (13) have shipped more. Having looked ineffective against Palace's well-drilled defence, the Bees are also struggling to make an impact up front. Perhaps substitutes Carvalho and Nelson - both of whom scored in midweek - will be called upon sooner rather than later.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:56Straining every sinew to head the ball back across Brentford's box, Lerma out-jumps his marker and does well to pick out Mateta.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:56After a first half of very few clear-cut chances, Crystal Palace lead local rivals Brentford 1-0, thanks to Mateta's latest strike at Selhurst Park. The French forward's headed finish found the far corner, putting Palace in front on the half-hour mark, and that goal still separates the sides. Kamada and Sarr also tried their luck with efforts from the edge of the area, while Brentford's only half-chances have arrived from set-pieces. The Bees xG stands at a modest 0.22, while their hosts haven't fared much better, with 0.33 so far. As things stand, the Eagles are on track for just their second Premier League win over Brentford in nine attempts.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:52HALF-TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 1-0 BRENTFORD
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:52At the end of a free-flowing first half, there will be only one added minute. That's quite an uncommon occurrence these days!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:50Eventually, Damsgaard takes the free-kick himself. He takes a short run-up before whipping a curling shot well over the top-right corner. Brentford still haven't had a shot on target.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:48Right on the edge of the area, Kamada lunges into an awkward challenge on Damsgaard, who quickly hits the turf. So, it’ll be another free-kick for Brentford - this time, from much closer in.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:47From inside the centre-circle, Henderson takes a Brentford free-kick, lumping it directly up into the air and almost inviting his namesake Henderson to leave his line and claim it. With no trouble at all, the goalkeeper does so - that was a real waste.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:45Both captains are involved, as Guehi curls in a dangerous cross from the left, which is well dealt with by Collins. Another goal before the break - for either side - could shape the complexion of this game, and it's Crystal Palace who look more likely to score it.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:42For the first time since falling behind, Brentford are keeping the ball and trying to quell their hosts' building momentum. Henderson briefly threatens to line up a strike from more than 20 yards out, but Pino nips in and clears the ball behind for a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:38CLOSE! Sarr almost scores! After smartly taking the ball down on his chest, the Senegalese winger thuds a volley just inches wide of the right-hand post! Palace are putting Brentford under siege!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:37After conceding a corner under pressure from three Palace players, Schade is incensed. For dissent, he picks up a booking.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:37Buoyed by taking the lead - and a jubilant home crowd - Palace are pushing for a quick second goal. Brentford survive a corner, but can't fully clear their lines - they're in choppy waters right now.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:34GOAL!!! CRYSTAL PALACE LEAD! Mateta gets yet another goal at Selhurst Park - that's 22 in 28 home games under Glasner! Meeting Lerma's headed pass across the box, the French striker does brilliantly to find the net with a looping header from 10 yards out, giving Kelleher no chance: it's 1-0 to the Eagles!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:33Brentford are seeking a third straight win over Crystal Palace: the Bees beat the Eagles 2-1 both home and away last season, after failing to win any of their first six Premier League meetings.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:30SAVE! Kelleher makes a straightforward stop, after Pino clips up a cross into the six-yard box and Mateta nods a tame header towards Brentford's goalkeeper. Still, at least that'll go down as the game's first shot on target.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:31Swinging his shot away from the target, Kamada blasts a powerful attempt well wide of the right-hand post from around 20 yards out. It was asking a lot to beat Kelleher from there.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:26After Henderson shuts down Mitchell's left-wing cross at the cost of a corner, Pino sends the ball curling in towards the back post, where Schade makes a crucial clearance.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:26With a corner from the right-hand side, Damsgaard tries to pick out Schade, who has drifted into space on the brink of Palace's box. However, the pass is slightly miscued, allowing the hosts to clear their lines. We still await our first shot on target at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:25Lerma hurls in a long throw from the right touchline, but Ajer is able to intercept its flat flight. Moments later, a follow-up effort is met by Mateta, but the striker's looping header drops softly into Kelleher's gloves.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:24Getting the home fans out of their seats in expectation, Palace's danger man Sarr surges into the right side of the box, but his low cutback is then cleared away by Collins. Brentford's skipper was alert to the danger.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:24It's a pretty tight contest between two teams locked together on points in the Premier League table. Brentford are just edging the possession share, with 52%, while both sides have made 10 entries into the final third.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:19After Pino can't quite gather the ball inside Brentford's box, Kamada almost bursts through but is shut down by Kayode. The Bees quickly counter through Ouattara, who reaches the edge of the box before lashing a low shot straight into Richards.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:16Collins wins a corner-kick by putting pressure on Lerma from another Brentford throw-in. However, the subsequent corner is easily cleared by the home side. There's no doubt that set-pieces will play a prominent role in this game - for both teams.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:15Palace move the ball swiftly around in midfield, aiming to draw Brentford out of their low block. Kamada spots a chance to switch play over to Munoz, high up on the right wing, but his raking pass just beats the Colombian's boot and drifts over the touchline.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:13At this early stage, Crystal Palace are strong favourites to prevail according to Opta's live win predictor. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory, while their visitors have just a 24% chance as things stand.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:10Pino's initial free-kick comes to nothing, but Schade then commits a clumsy foul on the edge of his own area. As a result, Palace have another dead-ball situation, but Pino strikes his shot straight into Brentford's defensive wall.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:09Though Sarr wriggles away from one challenge, Yarmoliuk comes back in with a second attempt and fells his opponent around 30 yards from Brentford's goal. It'll be a good set-piece opportunity for the hosts.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:09Wearing all blue, Brentford keep possession before trying to release Ouattara down the right flank, but Lacroix is alert to the danger and clears the ball into touch. Kayode then hurls a long throw-in towards the box, before the assistant's flag is raised for a foul throw.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:05The first two Premier League meetings between these teams finished goalless, but both sides have scored in all six subsequent encounters - will we be treated to more goals today? Recent results suggest so.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:03Crystal Palace kick off, and we are under way in London!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
15:02Both teams are out on the pitch at a typically boisterous Selhurst Park, so kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:57After making nine changes for the midweek win at Grimsby, Andrews names the same Brentford team that started their 3-2 win over Liverpool, as Yarmoliuk has overcome a hip injury. Returning to lead the Bees’ attack, Igor Thiago has scored six goals in nine Premier League starts this season.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:57Having tinkered with his team in midweek, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner makes just one change compared to last week’s league game against Arsenal: Lerma replaces Hughes in midfield. Adam Wharton and Eddie Nketiah are both unavailable, but Richards - who missed Wednesday's cup win at Anfield - is back in the starting XI.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:52SUBS: Hakon Valdimarsson, Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Mathias Jensen, Reiss Nelson, Fabio Carvalho, Frank Onyeka, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:47BRENTFORD (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer; Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmoliuk; Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:47SUBS: Walter Benitez. Christantus Uche, Nathaniel Clyne, Will Hughes, Romain Esse, Jaydee Canvot, Borna Sosa, Justin Devenny, Rio Cardines.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:47CRYSTAL PALACE (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi; Daniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell; Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:47Despite being overshadowed by their local rivals in recent months, Brentford are level on points with Palace in the Premier League table. Tipped to struggle this season, after a summer of substantial change, the Bees are sitting well clear of the relegation zone. After winning back-to-back league games - against West Ham and reigning champions Liverpool - the London club eased to a 5-0 victory over Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup fourth round, meaning new coach Keith Andrews has won half of his 12 matches since taking charge.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:41Last time out, Crystal Palace celebrated beating Liverpool for the third time in as many months, following up Community Shield and Premier League victories with a comfortable 3-0 success in the EFL Cup. Two first-half goals from Ismaila Sarr guided the Eagles into the quarter-finals for a second successive season, as they aim to add more silverware to last term’s FA Cup. However, Palace have slipped to 10th in the league table after losing two of their last three top-flight matches, including last week’s 1-0 loss at Arsenal - that’s as many defeats as across the previous 19.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
14:36Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Brentford at Selhurst Park!
Crystal Palace vs Brentford
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