Chelsea vs Brentford match info
- Date: Friday 28 September
- Kick off times (s): 8:00pm (UK)
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: G-Tech Stadium, London
- How to watch: Sky Sports (UK)
How do I watch Chelsea vs Brentford?
The game is being shown on Sky Sports for UK customers, with Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event both listing the coverage. For US residents, they will be able to see the game on USA Network.
Match Preview
Chelsea head into the fixture looking for a strong away performance and three crucial points early in the Premier League campaign, with a clean sheet an added priority. Key creative outlets such as Cole Palmer will be central to breaking down a well-organised Brentford defensive block, with Keith Andrews’ side having impressed with the balance between their attacking and defensive play so far this season.
The two sides sit sixth and seventh in the table, separated by just one point, while Brentford remain unbeaten. Andrews’ side have recorded one win and three draws, setting the stage for a difficult test in west London.
Three points would send Chelsea into the international break on a much happier note and provide some valuable momentum for the weeks ahead.
Chelsea team news
Chelsea head into their Premier League fixture with a few injury concerns, with João Pedro and Reece James reportedly set to miss the game after withdrawing from international duty. Moisés Caicedo is yet to return, while Marco Palestra is also unavailable.
There will be a heavy reliance on Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers to provide the attacking spark, with the hope that the defence can do its job and keep a clean sheet. Both are fit and are likely to line up behind Danny Welbeck, with the trio tasked with providing the goals tonight.
The midfield presents more of a conundrum, particularly with Reece James reportedly out. The question is whether Chelsea will turn to Malo Gusto in the middle or opt for a younger partnership featuring Romeo Lavia and Valentín Barco.
Predicted XI: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Neto, Gusto, Lavia, Chavarria; Palmer, Rogers, Welbeck
Brentford team news
Brentford have some injury issues of their own with three key players, including captain Nathan Collins, out injured with Josh Da Silva, Sepp van den Berg, Mathias Jensen, Kaye Furo and Antoni Milambo also sidelined.
Keith Andrews will have some choices to make whether it is Jaidon Anthony or Dango Ouattara on the right, while Michael Kayode or El Hadji Malick Diouf could come in for the full backs.
Predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter; Sangaré, Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Anthony, Thiago, Schade.
Prediction
A draw for me with the players missing for Chelsea. 2-2
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