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
Jackson scored his eighth Premier League goal of the season to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead over Brentford at half-time. The Blues dominated the early possession, but the Bees had the better opportunities to score early on. Wissa got onto the end of a low cross and crashed the side of the net before an ambitious overhead kick went straight at Petrovic. Jackson then had a chance, going around Flekken before having his tame strike cleared off the line by Zanka, but scored soon after. Gusto's brilliant cross from the right found the striker, who planted his downward header into the bottom-left corner. He had a chance to double his tally soon after, but his low strike from a narrow-angle was saved by the goalkeeper.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Palmer shows some quick feet to get past Collins before getting into a tangle with the centre-back inside the box. The Chelsea man then gets inside the defender, but he is crowded out, and the chance is gone.
Brentford vs Chelsea
There will be two minutes of additional time. Brentford have not created anything since conceding.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Caicedo has hurt himself after a tackle from Toney and needs some time to get back to his feet before being able to continue.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Gallagher goes short with a corner on the left, playing it to Gusto, who drives a low cross towards Jackson. However, he cannot make anything of his flick, with Brentford clearing the ball away.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Fernandez has the ball on the left, and he rolls a throughball down the left to Jackson, who gets ahead of Zanka and gets a shot away from a tight angle. However, his strike is tame, allowing Flekken to make an easy save down to his left.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chelsea are smart in possession, loading the pitch on one side to help open up space on the other. Chilwell makes the most of it and bursts down the left before getting a shot away, but his effort from outside the box is blocked.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Jackson has scored his eighth goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since December 12023 against the Blades.
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