Eagles likely to strengthen defence with serious setback for summer signing following Trevoh Chalobah’s early exit

Romain Esse, 19, was the Eagles' first signing of the window after the English winger arrived from Milwall in a £14.5 million deal. Their business isn't done as his defence looks to be an area they want to strengthen ahead of deadline day, and Chilwell has valuable experience.

There are also major concerns that Cheick Doucoure will miss the rest of the season through injury. The Mali international had his minutes managed after suffering a serious Achilles injury against Luton in November 2023 and was just getting back to full fitness.

Brentford make the short trip to Selhurst Park as they look to improve on their away form in the Premier League against 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.

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.

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty and Kevin Schade's headed goal gave Brentford a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, ending the hosts' five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League.

The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.

Crystal Palaces sale of Joachim Andersen to Fulham prompted questions but Maxence Lacroix is ensuring there are no regrets for the Eagles; watch Crystal Palace vs Brentford live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 1pm on Sunday;

EAGLE-EYED fans spotted Yoane Wissa’s “distraction technique” as Bryan Mbeumo converted a penalty after VAR drama. It took 66 minutes for the deadlock to be broken by Brentford

Palace pulled one back through debutant Romain Esse, who met a Daniel Munoz pass along the face of goal in the 84th minute.

BRIGHTON have been busy trying to sneak Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from under the noses of rivals Crystal Palace. The Seagulls are in contact with the Czech club about their