Chelsea survive late scare to down Brentford - live updates
Enzo Maresca is confident that Cole Palmer has the potential to become the top player in the Premier League.
Chelsea narrowed Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points, thanks to goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson, who led the team to a win in the west London derby against Brentford.
Taking advantage of Liverpool's draw with Fulham, along with Arsenal and Manchester City also losing points, Enzo Maresca's team secured their fifth consecutive victory in the Premier League, maintaining their impressive performance.
They didn't even require Cole Palmer's creativity, as Cucurella struck first just before the break, finishing off a cross from Noni Madueke.
Brentford had their chances, such as when Fabio Carvalho struck the crossbar. Chelsea's victory didn't seem guaranteed until the final moments, when Jackson sprinted ahead to net his ninth goal in the Premier League this season.
Bryan Mbeumo scored a late goal for the away team, but it wasn't enough to prevent Chelsea from becoming the first Premier League side to secure five consecutive victories this season.
Stay updated with all the happenings at Stamford Bridge, along with live updates from the Southampton vs Tottenham match, in our ongoing blog below:
Chelsea Tops Brentford 2-1 In Close Match
Marc Cucurella received a red card after picking up his second yellow, although I'm not entirely certain what the foul was for at this point.
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Chelsea Triumphs 2-1 Over Brentford!
IT'S ALL OVER! Peter Bankes blows the final whistle, and Chelsea has narrowed the gap at the top of the standings to just two points!
There's a confrontation in the middle of the field, and a red card has been issued to a player—stay tuned for updates on that situation as it develops.
Chris Wilson, December 15, 2024, 8:56 PM
Janelt has been penalized for his disagreement, while Chelsea appears to have clinched a crucial three points.
Chris Wilson, December 15, 2024, 8:54 PM
It's a missed opportunity for Brentford as Cucurella gets fouled while trying to defend the ball and earns a free-kick. This might be a turning point for the home team!
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Caicedo trips Collins just past the halfway mark, giving Brentford an opportunity to send the ball into the penalty area as the game approaches its final moments. It seems that Flekken is about to take the free kick...
Cucurella handles the initial two plays before Sancho carries the ball forward. However, shortly after, the Spanish player receives a yellow card for making a reckless challenge on Carvalho.
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Chelsea charges down the field, and Palmer nearly finds Gusto with a quick pass, but the Frenchman lacks the speed to take advantage. However, it’s not a problem because Caicedo earns a free-kick close to the penalty area.
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Chelsea Triumphs Over Brentford 2-1!
SCORE! Brentford has pulled off a miracle and found a way back into the game.
The play begins with Chelsea taking a throw-in in the other half of the field. Caicedo loses possession, allowing a pass to find Bryan Mbeumo. He breaks free, charging toward the goal, and then calmly slots the ball past Sanchez for a goal.
Seven extra minutes will be added to the clock!
Chris Wilson, December 15, 2024, at 8:48 PM.
This game seems to be winding down, with Chelsea on the verge of securing another well-earned victory at home.
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Palmer delivers a solid cross to the near post from a set-piece, and Tosin connects with it using a strong header, but it goes off target.
Chris Wilson, December 15, 2024, at 8:44 PM.
Brentford nearly had a scoring opportunity when Janelt's pass went off course but found Mbeumo nearby. However, Sanchez did well to cut down the angle and beat Mbeumo to the ball.
Chris Wilson, December 15, 2024, 8:42 PM.
