Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Blues score late equaliser
The Carabao Cup finalists head to the Gtech Community Stadium
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below and get the latest odds and tips here.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Janelt makes a poor foul on Gusto and goes into the book.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 20 Premier League matches when leading at half-time (winning 14 and drawing six) dating back to December 4 2021 against West Ham United (losing 3-2). They need to find a way to stop Brentford's momentum, as the hosts are playing with confidence since scoring. The Bees look like a different side since the end of the first half.
Brentford vs Chelsea
OVER! Chelsea come forward down the right through Gusto, who looks to repeat his earlier assist with an inviting cross into the middle of the box. Collins gets an important head on the ball and flicks it away to Palmer, who cannot sort his feet out quickly enough and sends his shot over.
Brentford vs Chelsea
POST! Brentford are close to scoring again! Janelt receives a pass on the edge of the box and has Reguilon bursting down the left side of him. However, the midfielder goes alone, driving a low shot towards the bottom-right corner but against the outside of the post.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Roerslev has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since January 2 2022 against Aston Villa. That has given some energy to the home fans!
Brentford vs Chelsea
Norgaard has his third throw-in of the half, but again, Caicedo clears it away. Janelt collects the ball on the edge, chesting it down before driving a low, left-footed strike straight at Petrovic.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford win an early throw-in on the right. Norgaard plays a quick one-two, chipping the ball up in front of himself before looping a cross into the box, but it is very poor, allowing Caicedo to clear it away.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford get the ball rolling again. Captain Norgaard has the first touch.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chelsea deserve to be ahead at half-time after creating an xG of 1.21 with their eight shots. Jackson impressed with his runs off the ball and could've scored more than one with his three shots on target, but Fernandez has been the Blues' best player. The Argentine has had 51 touches, completing 97.6 per cent of his passes, with four being key. As for Brentford, they must do more after only creating an xG of 0.48. Wissa has had three of their four shots and has looked lively on the counter, but Toney is yet to have an attempt at goal with his 19 touches. Reguilón has been bright in the defence for the hosts, completing two tackles and two interceptions.
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