Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Kevin Schade's powerful header gives the Bees a 2-0 lead over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

After Bryan Mbeumo's miss for Brentford from the spot, VAR judged that Marc Guehi had encroached into the area and Mbeumo was able to retake his effort - this time making no mistake as he sent Dean He

Brentford boss Thomas Frank, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Tough game against a very good Palace team. I knew it would be very difficult. The second half started that way, very difficult circumstances to play in.

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.

The Premier League have released a statement confirming exactly why Bryan Mbuemo's penalty was retaken during Brentford's win at Crystal Palace

Follow live coverage as Crystal Palace face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.