Chelsea vs Brentford
Premier League
Saturday
28th October 2023
Stamford Bridge
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Premier League gameweek 10 fixture between Chelsea and Brentford.
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Chelsea form analysis
The Blue’s recent Premier League form has been inconsistent under new manager Graham Potter, mixing encouraging performances with disappointing defeats. They started slowly with a goalless draw away at Bournemouth, lacking attacking threat. This continued as they suffered a shock 0-1 home loss to Aston Villa, undone by Watkins’ winner. However, Chelsea responded emphatically by beating local rivals Fulham 0-2 away, thanks to debut goals from new signings Mudryk and Broja. Building momentum, Chelsea then earned an impressive 1-4 away win at Burnley in the FA Cup powered by a Palmer penalty and Sterling strike. But their issues resurfaced in a 2-2 home draw with Arsenal, twice surrendering the lead despite goals from Palmer and Mudryk.
Overall dynamic talents like Mudryk have helped the attack, but Chelsea have lacked fluency and rhythm during this period. The wins at Fulham and Burnley showed promise, but goalless draws with Bournemouth and Villa highlighted offensive struggles. If Chelsea plays more fluid, progressive football, they still have the quality to challenge for Europe. But finding consistency in performances and results remains a work in progress during this transitional spell under the new manager.
Brentford form analysis
Brentford’s recent Premier League form has shown signs of inconsistency as they adjust to life without Ivan Toney this season. They started with a narrow 0-1 loss away at Newcastle, undone by Wilson’s penalty. Things improved as they beat Everton 3-1 at home thanks to goals from Jensen, Tarkowski and Calvert-Lewin. However, Brentford struggled in their next match, drawing 1-1 away at Nottingham Forest after conceding an equalizer to Domínguez. Determined to bounce back, Brentford suffered late heartbreak in a 1-2 home loss to Manchester United, with Jensen’s opener cancelled out by dramatic late McTominay goals. Most recently though, Brentford returned to form with an emphatic 3-0 home win over Burnley thanks to strikes from Wissa, Mbeumo and Ghoddos.
Overall, Brentford have shown they can trouble most teams but they have been vulnerable defensively, conceding at least once in every game during this run. If Frank can address these defensive weaknesses, Brentford’s attacking quality means they have potential to push towards mid-table in their second Premier League season.
