Brentford Host Chelsea in Premier League Clash
Brentford Host Chelsea in Premier League Clash
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Jordan Henderson was set to make his first start for Chelsea against his former club, Brentford.
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Brentford advanced to the EFL Cup fourth round on Tuesday by beating Reading 2-1, giving them a midweek victory despite their league run of draws.
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Both Brentford and Chelsea have opened the scoring in each of their first four Premier League matches; across the league this season, teams scoring first have won 21 of 36 games, or 58.3%.
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Brentford have the Premier League’s second-highest set-piece expected-goals total excluding penalties, at 2.34, behind only Leeds United’s 2.47; Chelsea have the seventh-highest set-piece expected-goals total conceded, at 1.57.
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Brentford’s Mamadou Sangare has made 127 high-intensity pressures in his own half, placing him joint-fourth for fouls conceded and joint-fifth for tackles made in the Premier League this season.
Brentford host Chelsea on Friday at the Gtech Community Stadium in a West London derby with major playoff implications. Heavy reports both teams are chasing third place after recent stumbles — Brentford have drawn their last three league matches despite remaining unbeaten, while Chelsea have won just once since August 30 and fell to Arsenal before drawing 2-2 with Hull City.
Jordan Henderson makes his first start for Chelsea against his former club, adding intrigue to a matchup where set-piece dominance could decide the outcome. EN.AS notes Brentford possess the Premier League's second-highest set-piece expected goals at 2.34, while Chelsea rank seventh in set-piece expected goals conceded at 1.57.
Brentford Seeking First Win After Three Straight Draws
Brentford opened the season with a dominant 3-0 victory over Tottenham but have stalled since. Their unbeaten run masks a troubling trend: three consecutive league draws. 101GreatGoals reports Brentford advanced to the EFL Cup fourth round Tuesday by beating Reading 2-1, delivering a midweek win but offering no relief in the league table where they need a victory to climb.
Chelsea's Injury Crisis Deepens Henderson's Debut Burden
Chelsea are without João Pedro and Reece James heading into Friday's clash. Henderson's arrival as a starter signals desperation to spark an attack that has underperformed. Jackson County Pilot confirms the match kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on September 18 at the Gtech Community Stadium, broadcast live on Sky Sports. Chelsea must arrest a dangerous trend: they have conceded 30 goals across six games, the highest rate in their squad.
Scoreboard Advantage Belongs to Teams That Strike First
Both sides have opened the scoring in each of their first four Premier League matches — a rare consistency that reflects attacking strength. Across the league this season, teams that score first have won 21 of 36 games, a 58.3% win rate. Neither team can afford to fall behind Friday. Brentford have not beaten Chelsea in their last five home league meetings, with the previous four all ending in draws, intensifying pressure for a breakthrough.
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