Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Chelsea vs Brentford!
The Blues have been in fine form of late and are starting to emerge as potential title contenders – which would not have been on many people’s pre-season predictions!
Chelsea will be hoping they can pounce after leaders Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw with Fulham yesterday.
A win tonight would see Enzo Maresca’s men go two points off the top, although the Reds do have a game in hand on the London club.
The Blues will call upon a host of senior players who didn’t travel to Kazakhstan for Thursday night’s Conference League clash against Astana.
Pedro Neto was the only first-team regular who played any part during the midweek clash, as he will play no part this evening due to suspension.
Brentford will be hoping to end a torrid run on the road, which has seen them pick up one point from six matches.
The Bees have been completely reliant on their home form this term – taking 22 points from a possible 24.
Will they pull off a shock in West London and stop the rot? SunSport will bring you minute-by-minute coverage right here.
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