‘It was instinct’ – Romain Esse talks through first Crystal Palace goal and Premier League debut in Brentford loss Romain Esse said he could not have had better start in a Crystal Palace shirt – but was gutted his new side were unable to secure any points in their 2-1 defeat at home to Brentford on Sunday.

Had a deal been secured already, Sunday’s win against Stockport County in the FA Cup is the type of game that Esse might have featured in

Mbeumo was on target with his second attempt, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute, before Kevin Schade nodded in a second 10 minutes from time. Although Premier League debutant Romain Esse scored with his first touch in the 85th minute,

Brentford held on for a big away win, just their second of the season, by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. MORE – Full match replay Bryan Mbeumo's twice-taken penalty kick put them ahead in the second half while Kevin Schade's brave header made it 2-0 before debutant Romain Esse set up a dramatic finish but the Bees held on.

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty seals second Premier League away win - Romain Esse scores on debut for Eagles at a soggy Selhurst Park