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Brentford host Chelsea on Sunday in a West London derby that's been an even match-up since the Bees found their way into the Premier League.
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Chelsea look to further strengthen their hopes of Champions League qualification as they travel to face Brentford in another London derby on Sunday.Enzo Maresca’s side returned to action after the international break with a battling win over Tottenham on Thursday night,
Chelsea extended their long run without a Premier League away win on Sunday when they were held to a 0-0 draw at west London neighbours Brentford, dealing a fresh setback to their push for a Champions League spot.
Chelsea make the short trip across London to face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday, but the only way that fans can watch the clash live is from the seats of the Gtech Community Stadium
Japanese video game company Sega neighbours the club. Another Brentford neighbour is the London Museum of Water & Steam. Brentford are nicknamed The Bees and have a bee on their shirt. In keeping with that, they have a microgarden at the back of the stadium which has pollinating plants.
The Blues did break a five-match winless streak against Brentford earlier this season, and they’ll be keen to assert that dominance once again. Yet Gtech Community Stadium is seldom a forgiving venue — even if the stats suggest the tide is turning.
ENZO MARESCA gambled with Chelsea’s European ambitions – and may well live to regret it. The Blues made the short trip across west London with the chance to further cement their chances of
Chelsea miss the chance to bolster their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League as they are held to a goalless draw at Brentford.
Wissa has had a hand in 13 goals in his last 14 home Premier League appearances (11 goals, two assists), and the Brentford forward scored the Bees' second goal in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea in this fixture last season. Palmer assisted Fernandez's winner against Spurs on Thursday, ending a 15-game wait for an assist in Premier League action.
Capital Battle Without the CamerasMomentum key as Chelsea seek to assert dominanceChelsea arrive at the Gtech Community Stadium with confidence restored. Their 1-0 win over
Chelsea will be looking to maintain course for a top four finish but face a Brentford side who are equally keen to keep themselves in the European conversation
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