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Crystal Palace win their first Premier League game in four, with the Eagles beating Brentford 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.

Crystal Palace got back to winning ways in the Premier League, beating Brentford 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon.

Jean-Philippe Mateta predictably opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark, with the striker's looped header flying over visiting goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, though the hosts should thank Yeremy Pino for his excellent free kick into the penalty area.

The Eagles' lead was doubled from yet another set piece shortly after half time, when Bees centre-back Nathan Collins somehow flicked the ball into his own net following a long throw from Jefferson Lerma.

Palace faced little threat in the second half and were good value for their win, and the result leaves them in seventh place with 16 points, whereas Brentford end the match in 12th place with 13 points.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

Football in the Premier League is increasingly becoming a game of set pieces, and Palace's ability to threaten opponents from dead-ball situations bodes well.

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