Oliver Glasner hails set-piece preparation as Crystal Palace see off Brentford

Oliver Glasner hails set-piece preparation as Crystal Palace see off Brentford

The Eagles scored from a free-kick and a long throw in their 2-0 win.

Richards reveals key objective fulfilled against Brentford - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

Chris Richards revealed one of Palace’s focuses against Brentford – which contributed to a comprehensive 2-0 win at Selhurst Park – was to come out on top from set-piece situations.

Oliver Glasner hails set-piece preparation as Crystal Palace see off Brentford - PLZ Soccer

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believed getting on top of the “set-play battle” was key to his side earning victory against Brentford. The Eagles had not won in their three previous games in the Premier League but Jean-Philippe Mateta’s eighth goal of the season set them on their way against the Bees, whose captain Nathan Collins put into his own net to give them breathing room. It was then pretty comfortable for Palace as they saw off th…