In part that is because Eze is yet to hit top form. The new England manager, Thomas Tuchel, was in attendance at the London Stadium, but where once Eze might have held out hope of an England recall, it is difficult to see how that would be justified based on this season’s performances.

TBR Football understands that Liverpool and Chelsea have suffered a transfer heartbreak as Emmerson Sutton will stay at QPR.

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Palace's only signing of the transfer window had a debut to remember — no wonder Oliver Glasner is eager for more bodies to be added

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

Brentford marked Thomas Frank's 300th game in charge 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 frantic second half at Selhurst Park. Substitute Romain Esse pulled a goal back for the hosts late on.

Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade’s second half goals helped Brentford record a first league double over Crystal Palace since the 1955/56 season, as the Bees notched a 2-1 Premier League (PL) win at Selhurst Park.

EAGLE-EYED fans spotted Yoane Wissa’s “distraction technique” as Bryan Mbeumo converted a penalty after VAR drama. It took 66 minutes for the deadlock to be broken by Brentford

Crystal Palace have lacked a difference maker this term – someone who can spark life into the team at the back end of games. Romain Esse might be that man.

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty helped lift Brentford to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in soggy conditions at Selhurst Park. He clipped the post with an initial attempt but was given another chance after VAR determined Eagles captain Marc Guehi had encroached.

Not many teams have the same hit rate as Crystal Palace when it comes to striking gold from the Championship. This week's signing of talented teenager Romain Esse from Millwall has a similar vibe to previous moves for Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise and Adam Wharton, young stars ready to showcase their talents on a bigger platform.

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.