Chelsea return to league action this weekend by hosting London rivals Brentford on Sunday night.
Chelsea welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the Premier League, and they go into the fixture in great form.
The Blues are on a six-game winning streak across all competitions, which includes victories in all of their previous four league matches.
As a result, Enzo Maresca’s side currently sit second in the Premier League table.
The Blues won 3-1 away at Astana on Thursday in the Conference League group stages. Chelsea’s 20-man squad versus Astana was stacked with youngsters as numerous first-team stars were rested ahead of the Brentford showdown.
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Paul Merson predicts Chelsea vs Brentford
Paul Merson has tipped Chelsea to continue their momentum with a home win over Brentford this weekend.
Merson told Sportskeeda: “Brentford are Chelsea’s bogey team. It’s incredible how they have won in each of their last three games against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge! Based on current form, it’s impossible for Chelsea to not win. Brentford have a terrible away record in the Premier League this season, that form is extreme and it’s not at all ideal…
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“There is no doubt that Chelsea are now in the title race. Some people might say no, but you look at their upcoming fixtures and there are plenty of winnable games. Chelsea are not involved in the Champions League and they have a completely new team just for the Conference League!
“Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Brentford.”
Pedro Neto looked too good for the Conference League in Chelsea’s away victory against Astana. Unfortunately, the right-winger is unavailable to face Brentford because he’s serving a one-game ban for five yellow cards this season.
Brentford enjoy travelling to Stamford Bridge
Despite the fact Chelsea are in a great rhythm right now, ninth-placed Brentford may serve up a really tough challenge on Sunday.
Remarkably, the Bees have won on each of their previous three trips to Stamford Bridge:
Result Date Competition
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford October 2023 Premier League
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford April 2023 Premier League
Chelsea 1-4 Brentford April 2022 Premier League
Chelsea’s previous three home meetings against Brentford
The upcoming game should be a goal fest when you look at the records of both sides this season. Chelsea have scored 35 goals and conceded 18 times in their 15 league matches this campaign, while Brentford have scored 31 goals and let in 28 times in the same period.
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have each scored nine Premier League goals so far this season, so they give Brentford some serious attacking firepower. Hopefully, the Blues attack fires itself with the likes of Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.
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