Chelsea supporters around the globe will have been beckoning for the restart of the Premier League following the international break. After 45 minutes of play, they will still be waiting for the Blues to get going.
A few efforts from distance from the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Hakim Ziyech and Mason Mount not withstanding, it was a tepid return to domestic action where Brentford dominated the opening exchanges before the half petered out.
The second half was a very different story. Rudiger opened with an explosive strike from distance to give the Blues the lead before Thomas Tuchel's side were swiftly punished over the next 12 minutes to find themselves 3-1 down. Kai Havertz saw a goal disallowed and the Blues did push forward for the game but it was the Bees that once again had the clinical edge as Yoane Wissa capped off a fine afternoon for Thomas Frank's side.
