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The Premier League season resumes with Chelsea set for a fourth consecutive London derby to kick off their campaign, this time making the short journey across the capital to face Brentford. For the hosts, the summer window proved particularly unsettling, with multiple key figures departing. Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Nørgaard and Yoane Wissa all moved on to pastures new, while former manager Thomas Frank also vacated his post. His successor, Keith Andrews, faces the daunting task of steadying the ship at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Andrews’ start has been challenging, with his Brentford side picking up just one win from their opening three league matches (L2). The international break could not have come at a worse time, arriving immediately after a last-gasp 2-1 defeat away to newly-promoted Sunderland in which the decisive goal was conceded in the 96th minute. Despite that setback, there is reason for cautious optimism, as Brentford have been far more competitive on their home patch. Indeed, they have won three of their last four league matches at the Gtech (L1), and supporters will hope returning home comforts can fuel a response.

Chelsea, by contrast, are in a buoyant mood. They remain unbeaten in the Premier League this term (W2, D1) and were comfortable 2-0 winners over Fulham in their most recent outing, though that match was overshadowed by officiating controversies. Enzo Maresca will not be dwelling on those issues, instead focusing on maintaining the momentum of his new-look squad. This is only the second time in the past seven seasons that Chelsea have won two of their opening three league fixtures, a statistic that underlines the progress being made. With the Champions League group stage on the horizon, Maresca will want his side to head into Europe on the back of strong domestic form. A return of three wins from their last four Premier League away matches (L1) suggests they have a platform to build upon.

История встреч

The rivalry between Brentford and Chelsea may not stretch back as far as other London derbies, but recent meetings have offered plenty of intrigue. Of the eight Premier League clashes to date, only one has been won by the home side on the day (D3, L4). Curiously, all three of Brentford’s league victories against Chelsea have come away from home, meaning they are still searching for their first ever home win over their West London neighbours in this competition.

The Blues, meanwhile, boast a strong record when travelling across town, drawing three and winning one of their four visits to Brentford in the Premier League. With the history books firmly tilted in Chelsea’s favour, Brentford will need to defy precedent if they are to claim bragging rights in this derby.

Горячая статистика и полосы

• Brentford have registered just 24 shots across their opening three league games, the joint-lowest total in the division.
• The Bees have scored exactly one goal in each of their last four Premier League outings.
• Only two of Chelsea’s last eight away matches in all competitions have seen both teams score.
• Chelsea have kept nine clean sheets in their last 15 Premier League matches, highlighting their recent defensive resilience.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

For Brentford, Igor Thiago has carried the burden of replacing departed forwards. The Brazilian has found the net three times already in four appearances this season, while also picking up a pair of yellow cards, reflecting both his determination and combative approach.

His physicality will be vital if Brentford are to disrupt Chelsea’s backline.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will look to the creativity and intelligence of Энцо Фернандес. The Argentine midfielder has been directly involved in 14 goals across his last 18 appearances for the Blues (five goals, nine assists), underlining his growing influence in the attacking third.

His ability to link midfield and attack provides Chelsea with control and incision, making him a pivotal figure in this derby clash.

In terms of availability, Brentford remain without long-term absentee Vitaly Janelt. Chelsea will again be missing Liam Delap and Levi Colwill, but there is optimism that Cole Palmer and Roméo Lavia could be in line to return after spells on the sidelines. Their presence would further strengthen Maresca’s options as rotation becomes increasingly important ahead of their European commitments.

Анализ ставок

The bookmakers are likely to make Chelsea the favourites here, and with good reason. Brentford’s summer departures have left them lacking the firepower and creativity that once made them such a tough side to face, particularly in London derbies. The Bees’ lack of cutting edge is illustrated by their meagre shot tally this season, and with Chelsea keeping nine clean sheets across their last 15 league outings, this fixture could easily follow a similar pattern.

For those seeking value, backing Chelsea to keep a clean sheet looks appealing. The visitors’ improved defensive organisation under Maresca, combined with Brentford’s bluntness in attack, suggests goals could be hard to come by for the home side. A Chelsea win to nil, or even a narrow 1-0 or 2-0 away victory, appears the most likely outcome.

Предсказание

With Brentford still adjusting to life under Keith Andrews and shorn of several key performers, Chelsea should have enough quality to make it three wins from four at the start of their Premier League campaign. Their solidity at the back and growing fluency in attack point towards another successful outing for the Blues.

Prediction: Brentford 0-2 Chelsea

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