Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Brentford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Brentford
Henry's long throw-in is played straight back to him by Toney, so he clips a deep cross into the box. It's too high for Mbuemo at the far post though and Chelsea break on the counter.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Chelsea are still trying to play out from the back despite Brentford's high press causing them some real problems. Alonso has Ajer tight to him, so plays an early long ball forward, but it's straight into Raya's gloves.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Mount tracks back and ends up clipping Norgaard to stop the counter-attack. Eriksen swings another free-kick into the box, but Rudiger hooks it clear at the near post.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Ziyech's low cross deflects to Werner on the edge of the box, but Ajer bundles him off it. Alonso then lays it off to Mount, who uses his first touch to take it around Pinnock before he blazes his shot into the stands.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Chelsea are enjoying a good spell of possession, but it's still all in front of Brentford. Rudiger eventually tries to go long, with Mount making a run in behind, but Raya comes out to collect it.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Ajer is down after being caught by Havertz, and while he gets himself sorted, Mendy has made his way to the sidelines. He's getting treatment on his knee, but he'll be able to carry on.
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