Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction

Brentford vs Chelsea LIVEAFP/GettyAfter a week of European and domestic cup action, the Premier League returns to our TV screens with a west London derby as Chelsea head to Brentford. The Blues are winless in their last two outings in this competition after their well-forecast defeat by Arsenal and worrying draw with Hull last time out. Calamitous defending could be cited as the cause for both goals they conceded there, but Joao Pedro struck late to bail them out.The Blues may not be able to call on the Brazilian at Brentford, though, after he withdrew from international duty with a suspected injury. The Bees, meanwhile, have made an odd start to the campaign. They are yet to taste defeat, but have drawn three of their four matches thus far after trouncing Tottenham on opening weekend.This is something of a bogey ground for Chelsea - they have not won there since 2021 - and Alonso must overcome that hoodoo if he is to come away with a vital three points tonight. Follow the match LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis from Oli Gent at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford vs Chelsea latest newsBrentford 0-0 Chelsea48mins: Another Chelsea free-kick routine crumbles into ignominy. This one was taken short to Chavarria, whose shot-come-cross floated harmlessly out of play.Brentford 0-0 Chelsea46mins: The second-half gets underway with a Kayode long throw, but the play is blown dead before it reaches its destination as Igor Thiago has wrestled Emi Martinez to the floor.2ND HALF: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaWe are back underway at the Gtech!First-half picturesGettyGettyOli Gent at the Gtech StadiumNot the best first half in terms of entertainment, it has to be said. Chelsea disjointed in attack, but managing the home threats well at the back. Thiago has tried to rough up the centre-backs, but they have stood up to the task. What will the second period have in store?HALF-TIME: Brentford 0-0 ChelseaThere’s the break. Far from a classic, but the match has improved the longer it has gone on. An intriguing second period is certainly on the cards.Brentford 0-0 ChelseaWe will have just the one added minute.Oli Gent at the Gtech StadiumYarmoliuk gets away with a cynical tug on Welbeck as the Chelsea striker looks to dart towards the box, haring after the ball played through. Nothing doing, says the referee, who then finds a furious Levi Colwill in his face just seconds later.Brentford 0-0 Chelsea43mins: A Brentford attack comprising three separate shots ends with Lewis-Potter bending one into the waiting hands of Martinez.Oli Gent at the Gtech StadiumThis west London derby - if you can really call it that - has a bit of spice to it now. Neto gets bodied by Lewis-Potter, while Andrews still fumes on the touchline. Some choice chants directed at Henderson as he saunters over to take the Chelsea corner.