Wilfried Zaha scores in Brentford draw to highlight importance to Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring (Nick Potts/PA)

Wilfried Zaha emphasised his importance to Crystal Palace ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline but his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Brentford following Yoane Wissa’s late equaliser.

Talisman Zaha, who is reportedly a target for Chelsea and Arsenal before the window closes, looked to have earned Palace a slender win with a stunning second-half opener.