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Brentford host Chelsea on Sunday in a West London derby that's been an even match-up since the Bees found their way into the Premier League.
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Chelsea miss the chance to bolster their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League as they are held to a goalless draw at Brentford.
Cole Palmer was left on the bench for almost an hour as Chelsea’s winless run on the road continued with a goalless draw at Brentford. Blues boss Enzo Maresca raised eyebrows by leaving the England forward out of his starting line-up despite his side battling for a Champions League place.
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Enzo Maresca’s decision to name five changes from the team which won 1-0 against Tottenham on Thursday backfired as his side drew a blank at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Bees have won just one of their past seven Premier League London derbies at home (D4 L3), which was a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in August this season.
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Brentford's Vitaly Janelt, left leaps to head the ball under pressure from Aston Villa's John McGinn during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Aston Villa at the Gtech Community stadium in London, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) AP
Chelsea's issue has been consistency - they played well to beat Tottenham on Thursday but can they back it up here? I am not sure. Brentford are another team I have struggled to get right this season, but I'd always back them to score.
Enzo Maresca made a bold team selection against Brentford and it failed to pay off. The Athletic's Liam Twomey analyses the action
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be without Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia for Sunday's trip to Brentford, as injuries continue to hamper his side's efforts to finish in the Premier League's top four.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank says his side should have beaten Chelsea as the Bees played out a goalless draw with their London rivals.
Sandro Tonali snatched all three points with a goal from the unlikeliest, most incomprehensible spot on the field as Newcastle topped Brentford 2-1 on Wednesday.