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Crystal Palace notched up a vital three points on the road, beating Brentford 3-1 in a confident display at the Gtech Community Stadium. This victory marks a significant achievement for new manager Oliver Glasner, giving him his first taste of success away from home since taking the reins.
The Eagles took control early on, deservedly going ahead thanks to an Eberechi Eze penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after the influential Joachim Andersen was brought down inside the box. Palace doubled their advantage just before the hour mark through Jean-Philippe Mateta, who finished clinically after a slick move involving Michael Olise, who continued his impressive run of form.
Brentford tried to find a way back into the game and were handed a lifeline when they too were awarded a penalty. Ivan Toney stepped up and coolly converted, halving the deficit and injecting some tension back into the match.
However, Palace weathered the brief storm and restored their two-goal cushion with a touch of misfortune for the hosts. Johann Berg Gudmundsson, attempting to deal with a cross, unfortunately deflected the ball into his own net, effectively sealing the win for the visitors.
The result sees Palace climb further away from the relegation zone and builds positive momentum under Glasner, while Brentford are left to rue a frustrating night on home turf where they rarely looked like the dominant force they can be. Palace controlled the game well, especially after Mateta's goal, limiting Brentford's clear-cut chances and deserving their victory.
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