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James Cormack

Brentford vs. Chelsea: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Chelsea face their fourth consecutive London rival to start the 2025–26 Premier League season, with Enzo Maresca’s side this time making the short trip to Brentford on Saturday night.

The Blues, having claimed Club World Cup glory in the summer, have started the season unbeaten and are searching for a third-straight win. After being held by Crystal Palace on the opening weekend, Chelsea have thumped West Ham United 5–1 and eased past Fulham 2–0 despite a poor first-half performance.

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