Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace: Yoane Wissa bundles home late winner as Bees begin new season with a London derby win despite Ivan Toney being left out amid uncertainty over his future

Ivan Toney could also be prepared to maneuver on from Brentford however what has maybe been ignored is that his crew might also be prepared to maneuver on from him.

Omitted of the squad fully by boss Thomas Frank attributable to on-going switch hypothesis, Toney’s absence didn’t cease the Bees beginning the season with a powerful victory over London rivals Crystal Palace.

There have been no bids for the striker this summer season and Frank insisted nothing is shut, regardless of robust curiosity from Saudi Arabian membership Al Ahli. Toney has only one 12 months left on his contract, that means that is Brentford’s final likelihood to get a sizeable switch charge. It’s trying more and more possible he has performed his final sport for the membership, however on this proof Brentford shall be simply nice with out him.

Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa have been each heading in the right direction whereas Kevin Schade, who was restricted to only 11 appearances final season attributable to harm, was equally spectacular. New signing Fabio Carvalho was solely afforded a 10-minute cameo however regarded energetic on his quick debut.

Palace had their very own switch saga coming into this sport, with defender Marc Guehi the topic of 4 rejected bids from Newcastle. He began and captained the aspect however was certainly one of many who regarded in need of match sharpness. Palace, although, had the higher possibilities and can possible be left questioning how they walked away from this sport with nothing.

Palace equalised courtesy of an personal purpose scored by Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock (proper)

However Wissa restored Brentford’s lead by netting the winner from shut vary within the 76th minute

A fan pictured sporting a shirt printed with the identify of Ivan Toney, who didn’t play on Sunday

Regardless of this being their fourth successive marketing campaign within the top-flight, Brentford are nonetheless thriving off the underdog tag. Earlier than kick-off the large display confirmed a collection of pundits and soccer personalities predicting them to get relegated firstly of every 12 months.

Towards a Palace aspect who completed final season with six wins from their final seven video games and who many have tipped to have a profitable 12 months, few individuals would have predicted a house win. However the Bees have proved over the past 4 years that this can be a tough place to come back and so they have been fast out of the blocks from the beginning right here. Guehi was compelled to make a significant interception to cease Mbuemo getting on the top of Schade’s cross after simply 45 seconds.

There have been indicators of opening day rustiness from each groups within the early phases. Brentford have been careless in possession at occasions however Palace have been unable to take benefit, their last actions within the attacking third letting them down. Eberechi Eze had a few alternatives to open the scoring, firing a deflected effort and a low free-kick simply broad. The ahead thought he had opened the scoring when he deceived Mark Flekken by firing a long-rang free-kick into the near-post, however referee Sam Barrott had blown for a foul earlier than the ball hit the online, deeming Will Hughes had pushed over Nathan Collins within the field. A quick VAR verify determined the official made the proper name.

If Palace boss Oliver Glasner was livid about that call, he was little doubt much more furious when Brentford went down the opposite finish to take the lead two minutes later.

It was in opposition to the run of play, however it was a nice, free-flowing transfer from the hosts. Vitaly Janelt fed Wissa, who laid the ball off to Mbuemo. The ahead then minimize inside Guehi to twist a left-footed shot into the far nook previous a helpless Dean Henderson.

Palace thought they might have had a penalty when Jean-Philippe Mateta raced via on purpose and went to floor below a problem from Flekken. However replays confirmed the goalkeeper had acquired a robust hand on the ball to make an vital save.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank didn’t choose Toney amid hypothesis over the striker’s future

Frank pictured congratulating star man Wissa following Sunday’s season-opening victory

Eberechi Eze thought he had given Palace a first-half lead when he hit the online from a free-kick

However the purpose was disallowed by referee Samuel Barrott (centre) on his Premier League debut

Schade was then inches away from doubling Brentford’s lead with a fierce shot which flew simply broad of the far submit. Guehi went into the referee’s ebook simply earlier than the half-time whistle when he flew right into a deal with on Mads Roerslev. The defender’s studs have been raised and he was maybe fortunate to get away with only a warning. An indication of his aspect’s frustration because the half-time whistle got here.

Adam Wharton practically discovered the equaliser twice early within the second half, together with his first shot deflecting simply broad earlier than he compelled Flekken right into a nice low save from one other.

A Palace purpose had been coming, however it was a Brentford man who offered it. Tyrick Mitchell’s cross was headed into the field by Daniel Munoz and Ethan Pinnock might solely stick out a leg to deflect the ball previous his personal goalkeeper.

Odsonne Edouard thought he had put Palace in entrance minutes later, however the assistant referee’s offside flag was raised as quickly because the ahead had put the ball within the web.

Very like the primary half, Palace didn’t make their strain rely and have been punished on the different finish as Brentford reclaimed the lead. Mathias Jensen’s cross discovered Collins within the field and the defender turned and hooked a deflected shot in the direction of purpose. A sprawling Henderson acquired a hand on it however might solely push it straight into the trail of Wissa, who compelled the ball over the road.

Eze virtually produced an equaliser earlier than the full-time whistle however was denied by an excellent Flekken save.