Chelsea will probably be trying to proceed their spectacular run since Graham Potter took over with a derby win at Brentford.
The Blues have received their final 5 video games in all competitions, and are unbeaten within the league since September. They are going to be trying to lengthen their profitable run and shut the hole with 2nd positioned Manchester Metropolis and table-toppers Arsenal.
Brentford will nevertheless pose a problem to Chelsea, having solely misplaced as soon as at residence that too to league leaders Arsenal. Additionally they have in-form striker Ivan Toney of their squad who might show troublesome to deal with for the Blues’ defence.
Brentford vs Chelsea confirmed lineups
Brentford XI (5-3-2): Raya; Ajer, Jorgensen, Mee, Henry, Rasmussen; Jensen, Janelt, Onyeka; Mbeumo, Toney
Marseille (3-4-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Koulibaly; Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Gallagher, Cucurella; Havertz, Mount,Broja
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Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures
Chelsea will subsequent host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on twenty second October. The sport will probably be essential for the Blues as a win might safe their place additional within the high 4, nevertheless, a loss might deliver them out of the Champion’s league locations and distance them from leaders Arsenal.
Afterwards, they are going to journey to Austria to face RB Salzburg on twenty fifth October, with Chelsea hoping to win and safe their place within the knockout phases. Then they are going to return to league motion away to Potter’s former aspect Brighton on twenty ninth October.