Chelsea vs Brentford – LIVE!
Chelsea host Brentford in a Premier League west London derby later tonight. Indeed, the Blues are looking to pure pressure on League leaders Liverpool – who could only draw with Fulham on Saturday. While the Reds still boast a game in hand on Enzo Maresca’s side, three points at Stamford Bridge would close the gap to only two points.
Maresca’s side have to be heavy favourites. Able to make sweeping changes to the team who beat Astana in the Conference League on Thursday night, Chelsea will almost certainly restore all of their big names to the starting lineup.
Brentford have never actually lost at the Bridge since their promotion in 2021. However, Thomas Frank’s side – for all their success at home – have not won on the road this season. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Malik Ouzia will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
Chelsea vs Brentford latest news
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Kick-off time and venue: 7pm GMT; Stamford Bridge
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TV channel and live stream: Not available in UK
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Chelsea team news: Pedro Neto suspended
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Brentford team news: Kristoffer Ajer and Vitaly Janelt fit
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Prediction: Chelsea to win
Welcome
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea vs Brentford.
Following Liverpool’s draw yesterday, the Blues have the chance to close the gap on the Premier League leaders to just two points.
Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 7pm GMT.
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