Crystal Palace suffered their first loss since before Christmas at the weekend, losing 2-1 to Brentford at Selhurst Park. On the bright side, Romain Esse made his debut, marking it with a goal from the bench with his first touch as he gave the Palace fans their first glimpse of the young star.

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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Crystal Palace have gone seven consecutive away games without losing for the first time in their top-flight history (W4 D3). They've also kept a clean sheet in each of the past three, equalling their longest run without conceding away from home in the Premier League (a run of three in December 2017).

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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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.

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Romain Esse from Millwall in an initial £12million deal.

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.

The man born in Okija actually has a link to Crystal Palace in Ebere Eze. Osayi-Samuel made 66 appearances alongside the Crystal Palace No.10 during their time at QPR, with the England international even describing the Nigerian as like a “brother” to him.