Premier League heavyweights will have a tough time at Brentford this season – tonight, it was Chelsea who were comfortably beaten 3-0. After a rather uneventful first half, the hosts found the key to the game after the break and dealt a heavy blow to Xabi Alonso's side.There was very little to get excited about during a largely uneventful first half between Brentford and Chelsea, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities.Chelsea came closest early on, with some lovely football in the ninth minute allowing them to play their way out before Chavarria delivered a cross towards Welbeck. Brentford failed to clear their lines, giving Neto the chance to shoot, but his effort was saved. Rogers then tried his luck from the loose ball, only to see his attempt blocked as Chelsea continued to pile on the pressure.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968560##After that bright opening, the game settled into a much slower rhythm, and we saw almost nothing in the way of attacking football until the 30th minute. Morgan Rogers found some space on the edge of the Brentford box and went for goal, but his effort was poor and ended up comfortably in the hands of Kelleher.Brentford finally produced their first opportunity seven minutes later. Following a quick counter-attack, Yarmolyuk carried the ball forward before taking a shot from around 20 yards out. However, there was not enough power behind the effort, allowing Martinez to gather it without any trouble.Just two minutes later, Brentford threatened again from distance. Damsgaard decided to try his luck from outside the box, but his attempt lacked accuracy and sailed high over the crossbar.Those chances aside, neither side managed to take control of the contest, leaving the score level at the break after a quiet opening 45 minutes.Goalless at the break. ⏸️#CFC | #BRECHE pic.twitter.com/VfUAd9NLRz— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 18, 2026 The second half started with Brentford looking the more dangerous side, and the hosts thought they had created a promising opening in the 50th minute. Lewis-Potter drove forward down the left before finding Yarmoluk, who clipped the ball into the box, but Anthony was caught offside.Three minutes later, Brentford came close again. Fofana lost possession, allowing the hosts to quickly work the ball through Janelt, Anthony and Thiago. Damsgaard eventually picked it up on the edge of the area, but dragged his effort wide of the post after another good attacking move from Brentford.The pressure finally paid off in the 61st minute as Brentford took the lead. Damsgaard delivered a dangerous corner towards the far post, where Yarmoluk won the initial contact and knocked the ball back across goal. Anthony reacted quickest and turned it home to make it 1-0.🚨🏴 JAIDON ANTHONY OPENS THE SCORING FOR BRENTFORD!Brentford 1-0 Chelsea.pic.twitter.com/8k3drJDXQJ— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 18, 2026 Chelsea struggled to produce a response and had to wait until the 78th minute for their first real chance of the second half. Cole Palmer embarked on an impressive solo run, dribbling past several Brentford players inside the box, but just as he looked ready to finish, his effort was blocked and deflected behind for a corner.Instead, Brentford struck again five minutes later. Igor Thiago finally ended his long wait for a Premier League goal, finding the net for the first time after 700 minutes in the competition. The hosts produced excellent attacking move, with Schade finding himself one-on-one with Martinez. The Argentine goalkeeper made the initial save, but the rebound fell perfectly to Thiago, who made no mistake from close range and fired the ball into the net to put Brentford 2-0 ahead.🚨🏴 IGOR THIAGO DOUBLES THE LEAD FOR BRENTFORD!Brentford 2-0 Chelsea.pic.twitter.com/gtbOpYa7Ud— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 18, 2026 For Chelsea's total collapse and the absolute ecstasy at Brentford's stadium, Fabio Carvalho beat Martinez in the 94th minute after a brilliant attacking move, putting the finishing touch on a phenomenal performance from the hosts.🚨🏴 FABIO CARVALHO HAS MADE IT THREE FOR BRENTFORD! CHELSEA ARE GETTING DESTROYED!Brentford 3-0 Chelsea.pic.twitter.com/mqn2ILQoOz— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 18, 2026 PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 5FridayBrentford – Chelsea 3-0 (0-0)/Anthony 61, Thiago 83, Carvalho 90+4/Saturday14.30: (2.15) Tottenham (3.45) Aston Villa (3.35)17.00: (4.80) Brighton (4.00) Arsenal (1.70)17.00: (1.80) Everton (3.60) Ipswich (4.60)17.00: (1.63) Newcastle (3.90) Hull (5.50)19.30: (1.62) Nott.Forest (4.10) Coventry (5.35)Sunday16.00: (3.15) Bournemouth (3.60) Liverpool (2.20)16.00: (1.80) Leeds (3.60) Crystal Palace (4.60)16.00: (1.30) Man City (5.50) Sunderland (10.0)18.30: (3.40) Fulham (3.50) Man.Utd. (2.10)***odds are subject to change***
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