Liam Rosenior reasoned that Chelsea’s laboured performance in their 2–0 win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge was down to a virus that affected the squad throughout the week.
João Pedro’s seventh Premier League goal in Chelsea blue was enough to seal all three points against a spirited Brentford, who statistically had the upper hand at Stamford Bridge. Indeed, Keith Andrews’s side rained 16 shots down on the goal of Robert Sánchez, some 11 more than Chelsea could fire towards Caoimhín Kelleher.
