Crystal Palace 0-0 Brentford LIVE! Premier League result, latest news and reaction
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Crystal Palace were held to a goalless home draw by promoted Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday in a game short on quality, leaving Patrick Vieira's side still waiting for a goal under their new manager.
New signing Conor Gallagher almost gave Palace an early lead when he smashed a shot against the bar after being played in by Wilfried Zaha in a bright start from the hosts in Vieira's first game at Selhurst Park, having lost 3-0 at Chelsea in their opening game.
Brentford enjoyed a dream start to Premier League life with a 2-0 home win over Arsenal last week but struggled to get going on Saturday and needed 21 minutes to have a first shot, French winger Bryan Mbeumo missing the target from range.
Mbeumo then hit the woodwork later in the half with a free kick and nearly laid on a pass for the opening goal moments after the interval.
Mbuemo got down the wing and his cross found Ivan Toney but the striker could not get clean contact on his attempted header, instead striking the ball with his shoulder.
Palace striker Christian Benteke then sent a header over the bar while midfielder James McArthur let fly from outside the area and was only denied by a top-class save from Brentford keeper David Raya.
Reporting by Reuters.
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Final Score: 0-0
Not much goalmouth action in a scrappy affair
What could have been
17:08 , Daniel Gallan
A penny for Conor Gallagher’s thoughts...
The Chelsea loanee could - and perhaps should - have given Crystal Palace an early kead when he ran on to a Wilfried Zaha pass in the box inside the first ten minutes. His lashed shot hit both the post and the upright but not the net.
That’s as close as anyone came to scoring today. James McArthur forced a decent save from David Raya and Bryan Mbuemo clipped the Palace upright from a direct free kick. But that really, sadly, was that.
Fair result in South London.
That’s that
17:00 , Daniel Gallan
Full-time
It ends goalless at Selhurst Park. Plenty of midfield puff from both outfits but this is a fitting finish as neither team deserved to lose. In truth neither deserved to win either.
Fans are on their way out
16:53 , Daniel Gallan
88mins: Perhaps the writing is on the wall. Doesn’t look like a winner is coming. That’s what some fans reckon anyway. You’d think after waiting so long to see their side they’d tough out a few more drab minutes. Hey ho, let’s hope those who stay are treated to a crescendo of sorts.
Tensions rising
16:43 , Daniel Gallan
79mins: Wilfried Zaha and Christian Nørgaard get themselves in a tangle as Palace are awarded the free kick. It’s getting feisty out there but still a lack of penetration. Just over ten minutes to go.
Ward booked
16:42 , Daniel Gallan
Yellow
76mins: Seems we missed that one. Just before Wissa came on Joel Ward was booked for a reckless challenge.
Yoane Wissa makes his debut
16:41 , Daniel Gallan
77mins: The DR Congo international survived an acid attack in July that almost blinded him. Now Brentford’s new signing from French club Lorient makes his Premier League debut, replacing Bryan Mbeumo. Can he open this game up?
Now Brentford make a change
16:35 , Daniel Gallan
70mins: No goals, but plenty to keep us busy with this one. Saman Ghoddos replaces Frank Onyeka who put in a decent shift for the Bees.
Now that’s a fine save!
16:34 , Daniel Gallan
68mins: David Raya has pulled off a worldie, keeping out a James McArthur strike that looked destined for the top corner from outside the box.
Ayew enters the scene
16:33 , Daniel Gallan
67mins: Jeffrey Schlupp makes way for Jordan Ayew as Palace make the first change of the game.
Benteke in the naughty book
16:24 , Daniel Gallan
Yellow
59mins: Perhaps frustrated after his missed header, Benteke has given away a free kick outside his own box and also found his way in the ref’s naughty book.
No harm though. Brentford make a pig’s ear out of it as an overcomplicated routine from the training ground results in a wayward shot.
Just put it in the mixer next time Bees!
Benteke rises high but can’t keep the header down
16:19 , Daniel Gallan
55mins: At his best, Christian Benteke is up there with any striker in the league. Maybe that’s a stretch, but he is more than capable of putting away half chances and he’ll be disappointed he couldn’t keep his header down after meeting Joel Ward’s cross. Good opportunity. Game is opening up.
Norgaard in the book
16:16 , Daniel Gallan
Yellow card
52mins: Referee Martin Atkinson plays advantage but there’s no way he wasn’t taking Christian Nørgaard’s name after that dangerous lunge on the half-way line.
Huge chance missed for Brentford
16:14 , Daniel Gallan
47mins: Ivan Toney really has to be scoring there. A Bryan Mbeumo cross reaches the centre of the box but Toney fluffs it as it hits his shoulder.
Breathless and goalless at the break
15:55 , Daniel Gallan
Half-time: 0-0
Don’t let the scoreline fool you. This has been a thrill. Both sets midfields have launched themselves into tackles with reckless abandon. There’s not an inch of space in those areas.
Palace’s Conor Gallagher has been the standout player for the home team and perhaps should have done better with his close range effort on the lunge that rattled the upright.
Brentford also found the woodwork through Bryan Mbeumo’s free-kick on the right of the box.
The Bees looked the more threatening of the two but the Eagles gave plenty of themselves.
A goal is surely coming. Something has got to give.
Ouch!
15:47 , Daniel Gallan
43mins: That’s a nasty clash of heads as Vitaly Janelt comes off worst as he’s clattered by Cheikhou Kouyate. No malice at all. All eyes were on the ball. Not surprising given the intensity of the game.
Mbeumo clips Palace crossbar
15:44 , Daniel Gallan
40mins: Was it a shot? Was it a cross? Likely an effort at goal. Either way, Bryan Mbeumo clips the top of the crossbar from a free-kick to the right of the Crystal Palace box.
It’s as close as Brentford have come in this cagey match.
Gallagher in the thick of it
15:36 , Daniel Gallan
32mins: It’s not the cleanest strike, but Conor Gallagher’s daisy cutter is more proof that the youngster on loan from Chelsea will be a major player for Palace.
He’s everywhere. Don’t be surprised if he gets his name on the scoresheet today.
First yellow of the match
15:32 , Daniel Gallan
28min: Yellow card
And there can be no complaints from Joachim Anderson as he flies into Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. Chance here to dink one in the box from the right but it’s easily dealt with.
Rain is falling as tempo cools
15:30 , Daniel Gallan
25min: As a steady rain descends over South London, both sides have eased up somewhat with both midfields launching into tackles. Credit to Brentford as they’ve fought their way back after a tough start.
Brentford fire first shot in anger
15:24 , Daniel Gallan
Anger is the right word here as Bryan Mbeumo snatches at one on the edge of the Palace box. No chance of challenging the goal but it’s a first shot from the visitors after 21 minutes.
Bess getting bossed
15:19 , Daniel Gallan
Brentford are looking a little one-dimensional as they’re getting bossed in the midfield.
They do however wok it towards the edge of the Palace box but Gallagher - who is having a blinder so far - wins the ball and then runs up the field to play in a dangerous cross at the other end.
15 minutes gone.
Gallager smashes the bar!
15:12 , Daniel Gallan
Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher has hammered the crossbar from close range as Palace inch closer to an opening inside 10 minutes.
The midfielder made a delicious run against the grain and was found by Wilfried Zaha. His first touch was a little heavy but he wrapped his right foot around the ball and rifled it against the woodwork. Arguably should have done better.
Selhurst is bumping!
15:05 , Daniel Gallan
And the players are reacting. Palace controlling the ball early on.
14:44 , Daniel Gallan
Thomas Frank is taking nothing for granted
14:44 , Daniel Gallan
It would be understandable if Brentford experienced something of a comedown after last week’s frenetic and history-making win over Arsenal.
But manager Thomas Frank is adamant that his Bees keep their foot on the gas and produce another memorable performance today.
🗣"There were things we adjusted from the Arsenal game."
Brentford boss Thomas Frank reveals his side's preparations for the Crystal Palace game after their opening win against Arsenal last week. pic.twitter.com/7KPu9tGToP— Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 21, 2021
Bees with a back three
14:13 , Daniel Gallan
3-5-2: David Raya, Ethan Pinnock, Pontus Jansson (c), Kristoffer Ajer, Rico Henry, Christain Norgaard, Sergi Canos, Frank Onyeka, Vitaly Janelt, Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo
Substitutes: Yoane Wissa, Mads Bidstrup, Alvaro Fernandez, Marcus Forss, Saman Ghoddos, Halil Dervisoglu, Charlie Goode, Mads Bech Sorensen, Mads Roerslev
Palace field potent front three
14:11 , Daniel Gallan
4-3-3: Vincente Guaita, Joel Ward, Tyrick Mitchell, Marc Guehi, Joachim Anderson, Cheikhou Kouyate, James McArthur (c), Conor Gallagher, Wilfried Zaha, Jeffrey Schlupp, Christian Benteke
Substitutes: Jairo Riedewald, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Jack Butland, Remi Matthews, Jordan Ayew, Jean-Philippe Mateta, James Tomkins, Martin Kelly
The Canaries will need a few of these today
13:23 , Daniel Gallan
Only the most diehard Norwich fan will expect to see their side win today, but there has been some joy in the past against Manchester City.
Here are some of the more memorable strikes against the defending champions.
𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗦
Every strike against @ManCity! 🔥
🎶 @floralimageband - Zonsonder pic.twitter.com/bImlhYQi4G— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) August 21, 2021
Old friends reunited
13:21 , Daniel Gallan
The last time these two sides met in a League game was back in 1964, when Palace beat Brentford 1-0 way down in Division Three.
Palace earned promotion that season, finishing second behind Coventry. Brentford ended in 16th place.
Yoane Wissa in line for debut
13:01 , Daniel Gallan
Brentford could unleash new signing Yoane Wissa against Crystal Palace today.
DR Congo international survived an alleged acid attack in July that nearly blinded him.
The 24-year-old has signed with the Bees on a four year contract from French club Lorient. The fee is reported to be around £8.5 million.
Frank goes to bat for Pat
12:40 , Daniel Gallan
Brentford’s manager Thomas Frank has come out in support of his opposite number today, stating that Patrick Vieira‘s pathway from a ‘top player’ to manager will serve the World Cup winner well for the challenges ahead in the dugout.
There was however a word of caution from Frank.
“A top name as a player, sometimes that can give you a top job too early, that can be too big or too difficult. The difference between being a player and a head coach or manager is two different ends of the scale.”
Vieira got a rude welcome to the job last week when his Crystal Palace outfit were demolished 3-0 away to Chelsea.
Tight affair predicted for Brentford’s second London derby
12:30 , Daniel Gallan
After beating Arsenal in the season opener, Brentford won’t have it easy today against Crystal Palace.
That’s according to Tom who has gazed into the crystal ball and seen a cagey affair with either side capable of snatching the points.
Crystal Palace vs Brentford: Premier League preview
Welcome to Crystal Palace vs Brentford LIVE coverage!
10:45 , George Flood
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s latest LIVE coverage on a busy day of Premier League football.
The 2021/22 fixture list has produced a ton of early London derbies... and this weekend is no exception with Arsenal vs Chelsea to come tomorrow.
But first it’s off to Selhurst Park, where Patrick Vieira will hope to get his first points on the board as manager of Crystal Palace after last weekend’s heavy 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
However, the Eagles face a tough test against newly-promoted Brenford, who will be high on confidence after their memorable 2-0 triumph over Arsenal.
Stay tuned for match build-up, latest team news and live updates!