Brentford held on for a big away win, just their second of the season, by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. MORE – Full match replay Bryan Mbeumo's twice-taken penalty kick put them ahead in the second half while Kevin Schade's brave header made it 2-0 before debutant Romain Esse set up a dramatic finish but the Bees held on.
Brentford break the deadlock as Bryan Mbeumo slots home his attempt from the spot to make it 1-0 against the Eagles at Selhurst Park.
Brentford defender Nathan Collins described their win over Crystal Palace as enjoyable despite the tough conditions.
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Bryan Mbeumo does not miss penalties. His career record is now 10 goals from 10 attempts, so no wonder his team-mate Yoane Wissa felt confident when Mbeumo began his run-up to the spot in the 66th minute.
Brentford have won their last two away Premier League matches, as many as they had in their previous 17 combined (W2 D3 L12).
Palace were unlucky to lose at Brentford on the opening weekend of the season after Eberechi Eze scored with a free-kick but it was ruled out because the referee had already blown his whistle. This time, the Eagles are definitely getting something from the game, and this has got a draw written all over it.
Thomas Frank marked his 300th game in charge of Brentford with a gritty 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade were on target for the Bees during a
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Mbeumo was on target with his second attempt, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute, before Kevin Schade nodded in a second 10 minutes from time. Although Premier League debutant Romain Esse scored with his first touch in the 85th minute, moments after his introduction, the visitors held on.
Ange Postecoglou’s position as Tottenham manager is under increasing scrutiny after his side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at home to struggling Leicester. Lisandro Martinez’s deflected shot gave Manchester United a 1-0 win at Fulham,