Brentford and Chelsea will both be looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League with both clubs experiencing below-par seasons so far. The hosts will be looking to secure their first league double over Chelsea for the first time
Thomas Frank finds his side just five points above the relegation zone, suffering 15 defeats so far this season — more than 50% of Brentford's league season. The Bees have picked up just two wins in their last 12 league games and losing 10 in the process scoring just 37 goals this season and conceded 48 in the Premier League so far.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino saw his side react well to grind out a win against rivals Leeds United in the FA Cup midweek just days after the EFL Cup final defeat. The Blues sit mid-table and nine points from a European spot with 42 goals and have conceded 41 — averaging 3.31 goals per game in the Premier League.
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Brentford continue to feel the frustration of losing top scorer Breyan Mbeumo to an ankle injury having picked up seven goals in 15 league appearances. They have had to rely on Neal Maupay who has picked up six goals since returning on loan with Everton and Yoane Wisse with five goals.
Ivan Toney, who was serving a suspension for most of the season, has picked up four goals in seven appearances.
England youngster Cole Palmer is the club's top scorer in the Premier League with 10 goals and 14 goals in all competitions with Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson second with seven goals and 10 in all competitions.
Raheem Sterling is among Chelsea's top scorers with six goals — equalling his goal tally in his first season at
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