Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Brentford face Chelsea 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:
Brentford vs Chelsea
A tense West London affair comes to an end as Brentford draw 0-0 with a rather frustrated Chelsea. The Bees looked brighter in the opening period, with Mbeumo drilling a low shot past the right post after cutting inside in the 32nd minute. Five minutes later, Sanchez had to save well from Lewis-Potter's powerful header. After Tosin fluffed a golden headed chance before the interval, the second half saw Chelsea make changes to help in attack. Jackson, Palmer and Neto all emerged, and each had solid opportunities in between Brentford's often-counter-attacking fluidity with Mbeumo and Wissa. Two notable efforts amid a plethora arrived in the final 10 minutes. Wissa headed wide in the 81st minute following a superbly acrobatic Damsgaard cross. Then, Palmer had the chance to win it at the death, yet his effort on the turn just outside the box sailed just high of Flekken's bar. For 12th-placed Brentford, this point after a 1.22 xG outing will still come as a solid one despite their missed chances. For Chelsea, their Champions League aspirations may be dented after underperforming their 1.32 xG. That said, where they'll end the day will be impacted by fifth-placed Manchester City's clash with bitter rivals United. Thank you for joining us, goodbye!
Brentford vs Chelsea
PALMER! Gusto drives at the defence and finds Palmer on the edge of the area. He turns and shapes a left-footed shot that just whizzes over Flekken's bar! What a strike that would've been to win it.
Brentford vs Chelsea
This has been a gritty watch in the dying embers. Chelsea look to go long, but Brentford are heading every ball.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chelsea just can't pick the lock here as Brentford have settled for a point, it seems. Fernandez gets a bit of space in the area to spin and shoot. However, his effort is a pea roller that Flekken can watch wide.
Brentford vs Chelsea
The free-kick is lofted into the Chelsea box with Collins in the mix. However, the header is into the turf and easily claimed by Sanchez. Up the other end, Fernandez powers one on goal from outside the box for an easy low catch for Flekken.
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chalobah is penalised for a challenge on Schade. The German has been a real thorn in Chelsea sides today. It's taken quickly and visitors manage to win the ball back.
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