Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club (The FA via Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Chelsea vs Brentford

Assist Kevin Schade

15 December 2024 20:46

Chelsea vs Brentford

Chelsea have a free-kick on the left and the delivery finds Adarabioyo! His header goes just wide!

15 December 2024 20:44

Chelsea vs Brentford

Sanchez with another save! Janelt carves out a chance for Mbeumo to chase with a lovely deft pass diagonally to the right byline. However, Sanchez is brave to claim at the winger's feet!

15 December 2024 20:42

Chelsea vs Brentford

Substitution Keane William Lewis-Potter Jayden Ade Trindade Meghoma

15 December 2024 20:42

Chelsea vs Brentford

Chelsea have scored seven goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half in Premier League contests. Only AFC Bournemouth (nine) and Fulham (eight) have scored more in the league this season.

15 December 2024 20:41

Chelsea vs Brentford

Substitution Nicolas Jackson Christopher Alan Nkunku

15 December 2024 20:39

Chelsea vs Brentford

Assist Enzo Jeremías Fernández

15 December 2024 20:37

Chelsea vs Brentford

Lewis-Potter tries to bend one form a central left position outside the box, however, Sanchez has an easy enough claim.

15 December 2024 20:36

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Carvalho! Schade! The substitutes nearly make an instant impact! Ajer crosses low from the right and Carvalho fires onto the bar from close range! Schade then attempts a bicycle kick on the rebound but it's just over!

15 December 2024 20:35

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Jackson bends one, but it's just wide of the right post! That was a great effort from outside the box. The Senegalese striker thought there was a nick, yet it's a goal-kick.

15 December 2024 20:32