Brentford v Chelsea: Premier League - live
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Key Points:
- Early in the match, Chelsea dominated initial exchanges with Neto forcing a strong save from Brentford's goalkeeper Kelleher after a defensive error by Lewis-Potter.
- Brentford showed attacking intent with Schade advancing menacingly but was stopped by Chelsea's Fofana, who made a fine challenge to deny a penalty claim.
- Both teams made several changes from their previous line-ups, with Chelsea debuting Jordan Henderson and other key players, while Brentford adjusted their squad with two changes from their last game.
- Pre-match analysis highlighted contrasting set-piece efficiencies between the teams and anticipated a high-scoring game, supported by recent goal-rich encounters involving both sides.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso emphasized the importance of midfield stability with Henderson's return and acknowledged defensive improvements were needed, while Brentford's Keith Andrews expressed confidence in their midfield and attacking players ahead of the match.
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