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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.