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Ouattara rescues Brentford twice to rescue European hopes

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Brentford twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace, thanks to Dango Ouattara doing the impossible in west London. After falling 2-1 to an Adam Wharton strike, Ouattara headed home in the 88th minute from Michael Kayode's long throw, saving a precious point for the Bees in a chaotic London derby.

Earlier, Ismaila Sarr converted an early penalty after keeper Caoimhin Kelleher fouled him, his 21st goal of the season matching Andy Johnson's Palace record. Wharton then struck his first goal in 93 appearances, putting Palace comfortably ahead until Ouattara equalized via a deflected cross, with VAR confirming the goal after an initial corner was overturned.

The match dragged into ten minutes of stoppage time as Brentford pushed for a winner but couldn't find one. Brentford sit eighth in the table — now a European qualification spot after Manchester City won the FA Cup. They face Liverpool on the final day, meaning a win is all but required to secure European football.