Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Blues score late equaliser
The Carabao Cup finalists head to the Gtech Community Stadium
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Brentford host Chelsea this afternoon and both teams could do with finding consistency and winning ways, with the Bees down in 16th and on a three-game losing streak, while the Blues are 11th with one win in four in the league.
A late FA Cup win in midweek might boost confidence a little after a Carabao Cup final defeat, but Chelsea have been well-below expectations and Mauricio Pochettino has responded by switching to a 3-5-2 set-up at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford's three-match winless run ended with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Blues had the better chances in the first half, with Jackson having an effort cleared off the line before getting on the end of Gusto's cross to plant his downward header into the bottom-left corner. The Bees improved after the break and came from behind to take the lead. Roerslev levelled from close range with his first goal since January 2022 before Wissa put Thomas Frank's men ahead with an overhead kick. The hosts looked destined for just their third win in 13 matches, but Disasi rescued a point late on, powering a cross from Palmer into the net at the back post. Brentford are six points ahead of the relegation zone and will be looking to cause an upset when they head to Arsenal in the Premier League. As for Chelsea, they stay in 11th position. The Blues' next match is against Newcastle, who will be bouncing after their 3-0 win over Wolves. That's all for today, goodbye.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Sterling drives towards the byline and gets into a battle with Roerslev, with the ball bouncing between their legs before going out for a goal-kick.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Reguilon goes down in the Chelsea half and is being assisted by Disasi. He is fine to continue after a few seconds on the floor.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Palmer, Sterling and Gallagher want to take the free-kick just to the right outside Brentford's box. There is a quick pass to the left from Gallagher to Palmer, but his powerful effort is blocked.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Mudryk spins past Zanka on the edge of the box and wins a free-kick in a shooting position for Chelsea. Yellow card for the Brentford defender.
Brentford vs Chelsea
SAVE! Palmer has a shot saved this time. Sterling does well to shield the ball inside Brentford's box before offloading a pass back to Palmer, who curls a low, first-time effort down to the right of Flekken. The goalkeeper makes a simple save, but it was a good move from the Blues.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Gallagher rolls a pass to his left where Chilwell is surging forward, but he lashes his strike over from outside the box.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Janelt has only had 26 touches in the midfield, completing 70.6 per cent of his passes. He is off for Yarmoliuk.
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