Observe reside protection as Chelsea face Brentford right this moment within the Premier League. One other top-flight season shall be coated in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool shall be chasing Pep Guardiola’s aspect, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will count on enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every can have hope they will make it greater than a one-year keep. Observe the newest reside motion from the Premier League beneath:
Chelsea FC 2 – 1 Brentford FC
Chelsea vs Brentford
21:10
Chelsea beat Brentford 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to maintain their title hopes alive with a late hold-out. Regardless of ending the sport in scrappy circumstances, the Blues’ targets had been far faraway from the antics that noticed Cucurella dismissed after the whistle, and it was really the Spaniard who opened the scoring. Following quite a few unsuccessful crosses, Madueke reduce onto his left and delivered a fantastic ball from the appropriate for Cucurella to look into the bottom-left nook within the forty third minute. The second aim arrived after a number of Sanchez saves saved Brentford at bay as they progressively upped their xG to 1.67. The guests had been dispossessed excessive with 10 minutes remaining earlier than Fernandez despatched Jackson in throughout midway to drive at Pinnock and smash into the bottom-right nook. Though Mbeumo slid residence a equally exhausting breakaway aim proper earlier than the very finish, the hosts held out in ugly vogue to maintain themselves two factors behind Liverpool though the Reds have a recreation in hand. Chelsea, albeit scrappy, had been good for his or her targets right this moment – exceeding their 2.17 xG. They now preserve their eyes mounted to the highest of the desk, whereas Brentford transfer right down to eleventh. Thanks for becoming a member of us right this moment, we hope you loved the sport!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:56
FULL-TIME: CHELSEA 2-1 BRENTFORD
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:56
Yellow 2nd/RC Marc Cucurella Saseta
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:56
Yellow Card Kevin Schade
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:54
Yellow Card Vitaly Janelt
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:53
After a lot of botched late set-pieces, Brentford ship one lengthy with Flekken. Cucurella heads away earlier than Sancho is tackled by Mbuemo.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:52
Yellow Card Marc Cucurella Saseta
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:52
Palmer has a shot blocked. The house followers shout for a penalty however it wasn’t deemed to be handball.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:51
There shall be seven minutes of added time.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:47
A Palmer free-kick supply from the left involves nothing. Nonetheless, it does not cease the house followers preserve in fantastic voice.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:47
Help Kevin Schade
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:45
Chelsea have a free-kick on the left and the supply finds Adarabioyo! His header goes simply large!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:44
Sanchez with one other save! Janelt carves out an opportunity for Mbeumo to chase with a beautiful deft go diagonally to the appropriate byline. Nonetheless, Sanchez is courageous to say on the winger’s toes!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:43
Substitution Keane William Lewis-Potter Jayden Ade Trindade Meghoma
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:42
Chelsea have scored seven targets within the final quarter-hour of the second half in Premier League contests. Solely AFC Bournemouth (9) and Fulham (eight) have scored extra within the league this season.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:40
Substitution Nicolas Jackson Christopher Alan Nkunku
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:38
Help Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:37
Lewis-Potter tries to bend one type a central left place outdoors the field, nonetheless, Sanchez has a simple sufficient declare.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:36
Carvalho! Schade! The substitutes practically make an immediate impression! Ajer crosses low from the appropriate and Carvalho fires onto the bar from shut vary! Schade then makes an attempt a bicycle kick on the rebound however it’s simply over!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:34
Jackson bends one, however it’s simply large of the appropriate put up! That was a fantastic effort from outdoors the field. The Senegalese striker thought there was a nick, but it is a goal-kick.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:33
Substitution Mads Roerslev Rasmussen Kristoffer Vassbakk Köpp Ajer
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:33
Substitution Yoane Wissa Bileko Kevin Schade
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:33
Substitution Yehor Yarmoliuk Fábio Leandro Freitas Gouveia de Carvalho
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:32
Massive save Sanchez! Brentford’s nook is poorly handled by the hosts, and Collins is ready to hook it again over from the appropriate to seek out Norgaard in area. The Danish captain volleys for the top-right nook, but Sanchez ideas it away in agile vogue!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:31
Brentford get a nook as Lewis-Potter is denied by a key block on the left. It virtually diverts goalwards, but Sanchez watches it large.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:29
Sanchez saves! Norgaard lifts the ball over to Wissa and he pokes it goalwards solely to be denied by the thigh of Sanchez! The acclaim does not final lengthy although, because the flag goes up.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:27
A Palmer cross from the left finds its approach to Madueke on the again proper put up. Nonetheless, the winger is blocked off immediately by Lewis-Potter.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:25
Chelsea undergo Brentford like a scorching knife by means of butter but cannot discover that second aim! Palmer slides in Sancho on the left and he drives to the left byline, rounding Flekken twice earlier than dinking over a cross that Pinnock nods away.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:24
Chelsea counter as Jackson dispossesses Collins. The transfer ends with Madueke firing from the sting of the field tamely. It goes straight to Flekken.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:22
One other stoppage in play arrives. Gusto is down after clashing with Janelt as Brentford cross from the appropriate.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:21
Flekken has obtained some temporary remedy after that effort and resumes play with the goal-kick.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:20
Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Vitaly Janelt
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:20
Jackson has now tried 5 photographs on this recreation, greater than every other participant (forward of Madueke – 4 photographs).
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:19
Jackson… what a miss! Palmer is compelled large by the Brentford backline and he performs in Sancho who drives to the byline. The previous Dortmund and Manchester United man pulls a cross again with Flekken at his close to put up and it seems to be just like the Senegalese has the entire aim to purpose at. Over it goes!
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:18
Damsgaard and Wissa hyperlink up nicely on the appropriate with the latter crossing for Mbeumo. Nonetheless, Sanchez is smart to the hazard and collects the excessive ball calmly. He then catches one other within the subsequent part earlier than beginning a break that culminates with Fernandez having an effort blocked.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:15
The Palmer nook from the appropriate is available in and there is our bodies in every single place! Colwill, Cucurella and Yarmolyuk are all down. As a substitute of a foul, the referee orders for the set-piece to be re-taken. It does, and Flekken comes out to flap the ball away on the second time of asking. Sancho then cannot discover Palmer with a ball from the left and it is a goal-kick.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:13
Chelsea across the Bees’ field with intent, but Sancho after which Madueke choose to not cross earlier than discovering Gusto. The Frenchman’s ball searches for Sancho on the left byline, and whereas he knocks it again, it falls into Brentford possession and it may be cleared. Within the subsequent part, Madueke sees a cross put behind by Pinnock.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:11
Wissa will get introduced down by Cucurella on the left. Once more, it is a fantastic place for Mbeumo to cross. Nonetheless, the floating ball is claimed simply by Sanchez but once more.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:10
Jackson is penalised for an unintended handball earlier than Mbeumo is then away chasing a protracted ball. Sanchez offers with it simply.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:08
Adarabioyo cannot get onto Palmer’s left-sided nook supply, and after Madueke’s effort is blocked from the sting of the world, the winger is tackled nicely by Collins on the appropriate of the field.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:06
Lewis-Potter is introduced down by a lunging Gusto. Brentford would possibly be capable of cross from this place on the left right here. Mbeumo sends it in, Sanchez claims and Chelsea attempt to break. Roerslev is again although, and it is behind for a nook.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:03
Palmer’s go from the centre circle will get us again underneath means at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Brentford
20:01
After a busy first half for Brentford’s goalkeeper, it is no shock that Flekken arrives because the participant that has seen essentially the most touches for his aspect. Nonetheless, he has been key in holding Chelsea at bay. The hosts have exceeded their xG of 0.79, whereas the visiting Bees have struggled to get getting in assault with an xG of 0.12. Additional proof, if required, arrives with Mbeumo being restricted to trying simply 4 passes within the opening 45 minutes. It is of important significance that Frank’s aspect can usher one in all their star males into the motion.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:56
Chelsea lead Brentford 1-0 on the break on this West London face-off because of Marc Cucurella’s fantastic header simply earlier than the whistle. Initially, the hosts had been fast out of the blocks as Jackson glanced a header large within the first minute. Nonetheless, the primary effort that troubled Flekken arrived 10 minutes later, as Jackson was alive once more to slam one on the Dutchman on the left put up. Flekken was by far the busier of the 2 stoppers – with Maresca’s aspect forcing saves with efforts from Fernandez, Palmer, and Madueke, respectively. Whereas Brentford might solely actually reply with a Damsgaard strike blocked nicely by Colwill, the Blues punished their lack of menace to grab the lead within the forty third minute. After a slew of unsuccessful crosses, Madueke reduce onto his left on the appropriate and delivered a fantastic ball into the field. With a run a striker could be pleased with, Cucurella raced ahead and flicked a deft header into the bottom-left nook to provide the hosts the higher hand heading into the interval.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:48
HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 1-0 BRENTFORD
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:47
There shall be only one minute of added time right here.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:47
Palmer has an effort blocked because the Chelsea followers scream for him to shoot. Shortly after, because the ball bounces up properly, Jackson goes for a floaty bicycle kick to no avail.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:44
Purpose Marc Cucurella Saseta
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:44
The ball is available in, but Adarabioyo is offside within the combine. Up goes the flag, earlier than Palmer slightly comically lashes a annoyed effort off the crossbar.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:43
After their set-piece efforts come to nothing, Madueke is fouled by Lewis-Potter out on the appropriate. Chelsea now have Palmer able to ship from a harmful space.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:41
Flekken denies Madueke as Brentford reside dangerously! After the goalkeeper’s free go out for Norgaard is intercepted by Madueke, the England winger surges down the appropriate earlier than firing a strong drive again throughout. Flekken saves nicely, earlier than being referred to as into motion once more by Palmer on the opposite aspect.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:39
Flekken pounces on a Caicedo ball from the left with nice athleticism after the Ecuadorian drives down the left byline. Happily for the Dutchman, there was nobody in blue notably shut.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:37
Chelsea wish to up the ante as we attain ten minutes earlier than the break. Fernandez tries to slide in Madueke from the sting of the field after Sancho performs the ball in-field. Brentford do nicely to poke it away. Mbeumo is then set off on a run in behind, but as Sanchez hoofs away, the flag is up anyway.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:34
After some near-comical head tennis, Chelsea strain ends with Madueke’s low ball from the appropriate being blocked and going behind for a nook. That nook is punched out earlier than Palmer’s subsequent cross finds Sancho on the again put up. He blasts into the aspect netting with a strong volley.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:31
Damsgaard is blocked off by Colwill excellently within the space! Brentford labored that transfer so nicely, with Mbuemo being discovered on the appropriate earlier than slotting Roerslev in on the overlap. The 2 Dane’s then mixed to see the England defender throw his physique between the ball and his aim bravely. The ensuing nook is cleared.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:29
Palmer will get the ball from Caicedo and drives on the Brentford defence earlier than poking by means of Jackson on the left. He cannot get his toes proper earlier than side-footing an effort that Pinnock can block behind for a nook on that aspect. The next supply is available in and Madueke rises. His glancing header flies proper of the aim.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:27
Pinnock’s lengthy throw from the left is cleared out and Chelsea break with an abundance of Blue shirts flying ahead. Fernandez picks out Madueke, but the ball is simply scooped away desperately by the Bees.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:26
Chelsea go from again to entrance in a short time down the appropriate earlier than the ball is labored over to the left. Sancho performs Cucurella with an overlap to the byline, but Lewis-Potter nods the Spaniard’s cross out of bother.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:23
With the referee stopping a pushing match, Chelsea have two goes on the nook. Brentford clear consummately with a Flekken punch.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:22
Palmer finds Madueke over on the appropriate with an excellent sweeping ball. The winger finds Fernandez on the proper byline and he shoots from a decent angle. Flekken will get down low to dam it behind!
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:21
After Brentford earn a nook on the left as Wissa will get blocked off by Colwill, the supply does not beat Palmer on the entrance put up earlier than the second cross is straight into the gloves of Sanchez. What a waste.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:20
After a botched lengthy throw that’s simply headed out of the Chelsea field, Pinnock continues to attempt to make progress down the left flank. Nonetheless, Jackson tracks again to direct him out of play for a goal-kick to Sanchez.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:18
Chelsea have a nook on the left now after Van den Berg ushers Cucurella away from bother on the again put up. Fernandez then slams the set-piece straight into the aspect netting. It barely got here on!
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:17
Palmer! It is one other robust palm away from Flekken! Gusto sees a shot blocked earlier than the rebound falls to Palmer on the sting of the world. It is excessive however comparatively simple for Flekken to push away. The ensuing part sees Madueke battle to hyperlink onto a cross from the left.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:15
Chelsea strain ends briefly as Cucurella fouls Mbeumo as Brentford attempt to break free. The ensuing free-kick floats over from the again and Flekken, giving Sanchez a simple sufficient declare.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:13
Massive save from Flekken! A ball is floated over the Brentford backline by Caicedo and Jackson races down the left channel earlier than slamming one straight on the Dutchman at his left put up! Robust arms!
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:11
After a spell of defending, Brentford attempt to construct out as Yarmolyuk seems to be to ship Mbeumo on his means down the appropriate. Nonetheless, Sanchez races out of his field to intercept the Cameroonian worldwide’s run. Chelsea react nicely with additional strain, but Sancho sees a cross blocked earlier than Colwill overhits a ball from the left.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:08
Chelsea are simply comfy in possession proper now. Brentford are sat fairly deep, but like a coiled spring, we must always know they’re capable of break ahead shortly when given the prospect.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:07
Targets on the menu? Chelsea have gained every of their final 4 Premier League video games, and the final three whereas scoring three or extra targets in every. Solely as soon as earlier than within the Blues’ historical past have they scored over three targets in 4 successive top-flight matches, doing so in November and December 1954 underneath Ted Drake en path to successful the title that season.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:05
After some formative strides and a looping cross from Lewis-Potter on the left for Brentford, Chelsea come ahead. Gusto crosses for Jackson, but his header is simply large of the top-left nook!
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:03
And we’re off within the newest instalment of this West London rivalry.
Chelsea vs Brentford
19:03
The gamers emerge to a usually heat reception and we see all the standard formalities earlier than kick-off. Referee Bankes meets with the captains Fernandez and Norgaard, and plainly the guests will get us into motion as Damsgaard and Wissa stand over the ball.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:54
Nicely, what’ll or not it’s tonight? Chelsea initially gained their first Premier League assembly in opposition to Brentford, however are since winless of their final 5 in opposition to them (D2 L3). Regardless of the Bees’ terrible away type this time period, they will draw consolation from the truth that these three defeats inflicted on the Blues arrived in their very own yard. In the event that they win right this moment, Brentford would be the first workforce to win 4 consecutive top-flight away video games in opposition to the Blues since Leeds United amassed six victories between 1973 and 1991. At this time’s chief official as historical past beckons, is Peter Bankes. The final Premier League recreation he was in control of was Fulham’s 3-1 win over Brighton.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:44
Thomas Frank makes two modifications from their 4-2 win in opposition to Newcastle final weekend, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Mads Roeslev coming in for Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho. Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbuemo will after all be the most important threats for Brentford this night. The dynamic duo have scored a mixed 18 targets to this point within the Premier League this season.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:44
Chelsea make three modifications from the 4-3 win at Tottenham final week, together with Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo and Noni Madueke. Pedro Neto is suspended and amongst seven absentees for the house aspect. Chelsea’s bench is a bit thinner than common with three academy gamers – Josh Acheampong, Samuel Rak-Sakyi and Tyrique George – among the many substitutes. All of them obtained minutes away in Kazakhstan within the 3-1 win in opposition to Astana on Thursday.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:44
SUBS: Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, Ben Mee, Jayden Meghoma, Kristoffer Ajer, Ryan Trevitt, Vitaly Janelt, Yunus Emre Konak, Fabio Carvalho, Kevin Schade.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:44
BRENTFORD (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken; Mads Roerslev, Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Sepp van den Berg; Christian Norgaard, Yehor Yarmolyuk; Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard,Keane Lewis-Potter; Yoane Wissa.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:38
SUBS: Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Josh Acheampong, Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Sam Rak-Sakyi, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu, Tyrique George.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:38
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho; Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:33
In-form Chelsea could make it eight straight Premier League video games unbeaten after they host Brentford tonight. The Blues are on a roll underneath Enzo Maresca, with their victory at Tottenham final weekend lifting them as much as second within the Premier League desk – simply 5 factors adrift of Liverpool. Evaluating type from Brentford’s residence and away video games is nearly like two totally different groups. The Bees have collected a powerful 22 league factors from the 24 out there on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, however have picked up only a single level from the 21 provided on their travels. Will Thomas Frank’s Tenth-placed aspect up the ante in opposition to a Chelsea group nipping on the heels of Arne Slot’s Liverpool? Brentford have in reality received the higher of Chelsea of late, being unbeaten within the final 5 Premier League matches between them. Chelsea are searching for their first league win in video games between the 2 sides since October 2021.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:33
Good night everybody, and welcome to reside textual content motion from the Premier League’s sixteenth recreation week. Tonight Chelsea welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge in one more instalment of an entertaining West London conflict.
Chelsea vs Brentford
18:30
Lineups are introduced and gamers are warming up.
Chelsea vs Brentford
17:00
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