A 43rd-minute goal from Marc Cucurella put the hosts 1-0 up, before Nicolas Jackson doubled their lead with just 10 minutes to go. Bryan Mbeumo pulled one back for Brentford in stoppage time, but it was too little, too late for Thomas Frank’s side.

Chelsea finally break down Brentford's defense as Marc Cucurella makes a run into the box and heads the Blues in front right before halftime at Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Maresca has revealed that he thinks Chelsea can't compete for the Premier League title due to their issues defensively. The former Leicester City boss arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer having guided the Foxes to promotion back to the top flight during the 2023/24 campaign.

Chelsea news as Marc Cucurella sent off for post-match scenes against Brentford with Premier League decision explained

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.

Chelsea came out 2-1 victors over Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening, with goals either side of half-time.

Chelsea have been on a great run since November, with seven wins in nine games since a 1-1 draw to Manchester United at home. If we stick to what we’re doing, a seventh consecutive win for the Blues would be almost certainly a lock.