Bryan Mbeumo ensured a nervy final few moments for the hosts with a late consolation but Chelsea held on. Here is how Express Sport rated Maresca's players. Robert Sanchez - 6 Brentford struggled ...

On that note, let's take a look at Chelsea's player ratings. Sanchez made three good saves, including one acrobatic left-handed save in the second half to keep Brentford at bay. He also made six ...

The last player to reach 40 in a single year was ... None of the six Premier League meetings between Chelsea and Brentford have been won by the home side (D2 L4) – only Bournemouth vs Watford ...

Chelsea are two points behind Premier ... the tunnel and out onto the pitch. Time for the player handshakes and then kick-off. Brentford have been free-scoring this season and that’s despite ...

Chelsea have closed the gap on Liverpool to just two points at the top of the Premier League table. Having recalled his big guns for the west London derby, Enzo Maresca had to wait until a couple ...

GOAL rates Chelsea's players ... Perhaps should have scored a goal of his own when put through. His team were dominant for long periods but they looked vulnerable late on as Brentford pushed ...

Brentford’s Ambitious Defensive Reinforcement StrategyBrentford’s intent to strengthen their squad is evident as they set ...

Every game is different Chelsea are a very good team. I am happy for the players who have played in that number ... they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw at Brentford. The Bees trailed by two goals ...

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella received a red card after the final whistle in his side's 2-1 win over Brentford ... has played 15 times in the Premier League this season, 13 of which have been ...

Chelsea have scored seven goals in ... After a busy first half for Brentford's goalkeeper, it's no surprise that Flekken arrives as the player that has seen the most touches for his side.

Chelsea cut Liverpool ... two behind Liverpool (who have a game in hand). The Blues could go top if they beat Everton next week, as they play before Arne Slot’s side. Brentford are in 11th ...

Chelsea have closed the gap on Liverpool ... Tosin Adarabioyo 7 The one player pressed straight back into service after the midweek’s Kazakhstan trip but you would not have known. So close to a third ...