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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. 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.

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SELHURST PARK — In weather so rancid even the cheerleaders had their club-branded coats on, corkscrewing winds and rain rattling the iron roof like gunfire, 50 or so Crystal Palace fans stuck around to boo their team down the tunnel.

Brentford made it back-to-back Premier League away wins with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Bryan Mbeumo’s retaken penalty and a brave Kevin Schade header gave the Bees only a second win in 10 matches across all competitions.

Crystal Palace won't go down without a fight as Romain Esse pulls one back for the Eagles against Brentford at Selhurst Park.

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