A Midlands-London clash awaits the Premier League this weekend as Crystal Palace host Wolves at Selhurst Park.

Palace snatched a late 1-1 draw away to Brentford thanks to defender Joachim Andersen's unlikely equalizer. It maintains Palace's unbeaten start under manager Patrick Vieira.

Meanwhile, Wolves finally got off the mark by edging past Everton 1-0. But Bruno Lage's side are still adapting after a summer of change at Molineux.

Palace will rely on the pace of Eberechi Eze on the break, while the craft of Joao Moutinho supplies the ammunition for Wolves.

With two goal-shy teams still finding their attacking rhythm, a cagey affair with few clear cut chances seems in store. But Wolves' superior quality may eventually tell if the likes of Guedes and Jimenez click.

Nonetheless, Vieira has added grit to his Palace side who seem revitalized playing on the front foot. This one could go down to the wire at a buzzing Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace vs Wolves

The game will take place on Sunday, 3rd September, 2023, at Selhurst Park Stadium, in Selhurst, in the London Borough of Croydon, England.

Eagles Snatch Scrappy Point as Andersen's Slippery Strike Stuns Bees

It was an unlikely goal from an unlikely source, but Crystal Palace stopper Joachim Andersen slid in at the death to salvage a 1-1 draw at Brentford.

The Eagles looked down and out at the Community Stadium. Kevin Schade's slick first half opener had Palace perched precariously on the precipice of defeat.

But defender Andersen chose a great occasion to grab his first goal in Palace colors since arriving from Lyon last summer. His scrappy equalizer stunned Brentford and lifted the visibly soaked Palace fans.

It was hardly a classic strike - quite the opposite in fact. Andersen's first touch was heavier than a Sumo wrestler after an all you can eat buffet. But just as the ball appeared to be escaping his clutches, the Dane flipped the script.

As the ball trickled goalwards, Andersen flung himself full stretch like a lanky giraffe reaching for the last leaf on the tree. The greasy surface aided his slide as he somehow bundled the ball beneath Brentford keeper Mark Flekken.

But Hodgson was grinning inside at his side's smash and grab heist. For most of the game, Brentford's slick passing had Palace chasing shadows across the slippery surface.

The Bees took a deserved lead when livewire winger Schade marked his full home debut with a sizzling opener. He skipped past Joel Ward before unleashing a vicious curler into the far corner.

Palace huffed and puffed in response but lacked punch in the final third. Only bright spark Eberechi Eze looked capable of piercing Brentford's stubborn backline with his bag of tricks.

But just when it seemed the hosts would comfortably see out victory, Andersen's moment of magic changed the script. Palace could have even stolen it late on but for two point-blank Flekken saves.

While hardly vintage, Hodgson won't care. This scrappy point provides a platform going into a crunch London derby against Chelsea next weekend.

On days like this, it's not how, but how many that matters. Lady Luck was smiling on Palace thanks to Andersen's cheeky winner.

Wolves Net First Win After Late Drama Against Luckless Toffees

Wolves finally opened their account for the season after substitute Sasa Kalajdzic headed a late winner to sink Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park.

The Austrian striker only entered the fray in the 87th minute but made an immediate impact to lift Wolves off the foot of the table.

His last-gasp goal was tough on Everton, who had peppered the Wolves goal but failed to make their dominance count.

The Toffees threw everything bar the kitchen sink at Wolves but couldn't find a way through. When their chance came, Wolves showed the ruthless edge that deserted their hosts.

Everton carved out a hatful of chances but found Jose Sa in inspired form between the sticks. The Portugal keeper made stunning save after stunning save to keep Wolves level.

At the other end, Wolves were blunt in attack, with new signing Matheus Cunha failing to flourish on his full debut. But the introduction of Kalajdzic tipped the game their way.

The giant Austrian had missed most of last season through injury after joining from Stuttgart. But he chose the perfect moment to open his Wolves account on his return to action.

After a dreary first half, Wolves were much improved in the second period. The dangerous Pedro Neto sent a free kick cannoning off the post as they began to threaten.

Everton threw more bodies forward in search of an elusive breakthrough. But they left themselves exposed at the back and paid the ultimate price.

Neto's pinpoint cross caused panic in the Toffees box and Kalajdzic towered above his marker to nod the winner.

The unmarked striker marked his return from injury in dream fashion to finally get Wolves' season up and running.

Boss Bruno Lage will know it was hardly a vintage performance from his new-look side. But the three points provide welcome relief after back-to-back defeats.

Everton were left heartbroken after dominating throughout. Their lack of killer instinct in front of goal cost them dearly in a game they simply had to win.

This narrow loss cranks up the pressure on manager Frank Lampard with the team still searching for their first goal of the campaign.

While Wolves celebrated a hard-fought victory, the Toffees must find answers quickly after another day of what-might-have-beens.

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup: Sam Johnstone, Tyrick Mitchell, Marc Guéhi, Joachim Andersen, Joel Ward, Jeffrey Schlupp, Cheick Doucouré, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew, Odsonne Edouard, Michael Olise

Wolves Predicted Lineup: José Sá, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Max Kilman, Toti Gomes, Nélson Semedo, João Gomes, Mario Lemina, Matheus Nunes, Daniel Podence, Matheus Cunha, Pedro Neto

Key Battles

• James Tomkins vs Pablo Sarabia - Tomkin's experience vital to shackle the threat of Sarabia.

• Eberechi Eze vs Matheus Nunes - Eze's flair and directness against Nunes' steel in midfield.

• Joel Ward vs Daniel Podence - Aerial duel between target man Ward and rising defender Podence.