EPL: Disasi goal earns Chelsea draw at Brentford

A late header from Axel Disasi rescued a 2-2 draw for Chelsea at Brentford after Yoane Wissa’s stunning overhead kick had given the hosts a second-half lead in the Premier League on Saturday.

Chelsea looked to put their Carabao Cup final defeat further behind them having beaten Leeds in the FA Cup on Wednesday and they were on course to do so when Nicolas Jackson deservedly headed them in front during the first half.

Brentford had been hanging on for half-time but were transformed after the break, with Mads Roerslev pouncing in the box to equalise within five minutes before Wissa’s brilliant acrobatic volley put them ahead.

Chelsea supporters began singing the name of Jose Mourinho and calling for Pochettino to go while Brentford looked to put the game to bed as Sergio Reguilon’s header hit a post.

But Disasi had the final say, nodding home at a corner in the 83rd minute after Bees goalkeeper Mark Flekken had cheaply conceded the set-piece.

Chelsea remain 11th in the Premier League while Brentford are six points above the relegation zone.

Premier League: Liverpool grab late win at Nottingham Forest

Brentford head to title-chasing Arsenal on Saturday, March 9, while Chelsea host Newcastle on Monday, March 11.

Tottenham also came from behind late on to beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Tottenham have made a habit of late fightbacks at home under Ange Postecoglou and needed another one to inflict Oliver Glasner’s first defeat as Palace boss with a 3-1 win.

Eberechi Eze’s stunning free-kick gave the Eagles a shock lead on the hour mark.

Timo Werner’s first Spurs goal set up the grandstand finish when he tapped home Brennan Johnson’s low cross.

Cristian Romero then headed Tottenham in front before Son Heung-min sprinted clear to seal the three points.

The victory takes Tottenham to within two points of fourth-placed Aston Villa, who are in action later away to Luton Town.

Newcastle kept their quest for Europe alive with their first home win for nearly three months to climb up to eighth.

The Magpies beat Wolves 3-0 to leapfrog their opponents in the table thanks to goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Tino Livramento.

Brighton are falling further away from the fight for Europe next season after the Seagulls were soundly beaten 3-0 at Fulham.

Harry Wilson, Rodrigo Muniz, and Adama Traore struck for the Cottagers to extend Brighton’s barren run to three wins in 12 league games.

Everton remain in a relegation dogfight despite having a 10-point deduction reduced to six this week.

Beto missed a first-half penalty before putting the Toffees in front against West Ham.

But the Hammers came back to win 3-1 thanks to goals from Kurt Zouma, Tomas Soucek, and Edson Alvarez.

David Moyes’ men move up to seventh and within just two points of the top six.

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