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.

Brentford have won their last two away Premier League matches, as many as they had in their previous 17 combined (W2 D3 L12).

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty seals second Premier League away win - Romain Esse scores on debut for Eagles at a soggy Selhurst Park

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

Palace were unlucky to lose at Brentford on the opening weekend of the season after Eberechi Eze scored with a free-kick but it was ruled out because the referee had already blown his whistle. This time, the Eagles are definitely getting something from the game, and this has got a draw written all over it.

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty and Kevin Schade's header gave Brentford their second successive away win with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.

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