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.
Cesar Azpilicueta returned to Chelsea’s line-up for the game against Brentford for his first appearance since being knocked unconscious during the win over Leeds in March.
The captain came in in place of Reece James, who Frank Lampard confirmed on Monday will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
The team was otherwise unchanged from the defeat to Real Madrid with N’Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher starting alongside each other in an advanced midfield pair.
For Brentford, Christian Norgaard dropped out after going off injured against Aston Villa and was replaced in midfield by Frank Onyeka.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Brentford
Mbeumo is looking to run into the channels and cause confusion between Silva and Chilwell, but the Chelsea backline look a lot more assured in this half.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Brentford are playing more energy now after their changes, but Chelsea are matching them and still coming at the visitors with a lot of pace.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Chelsea have been the much better side in this second half. Mudryk and Aubameyang have given the hosts momentum, but they are still looking for the equaliser.
Chelsea vs Brentford
Mudryk wins a free-kick in a very good position for Chelsea. he beats Roerslev on the left wing and forces Zanka to come across and make the foul just outside of the box.
Chelsea vs Brentford
CLOSE! Aubameyang does well to beat two defenders and get a shot away in the box, but his deflected effort is saved well by Raya.
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