Brentford VS Chelsea

Brentford, one of the only three undefeated teams in the Premier League, will host Chelsea. The hosts have a solid home record, with one win and one draw in two home games, including a 3-0 thrashing of Tottenham. However, they've drawn their last three games. Although they've created plenty of chances, their finishing has been inconsistent. Manager Thomas Frank sticks with the 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on physicality, wing crosses, and set - pieces. Bryan Mbeumo, with 3 goals in 4 games, is their main threat in front of goal. But there are concerns in defense. Kristoffer Ajer and Mathias Jensen are long - term absentees, while Ethan Pinnock is injured and Mads Roerslev is suspended. Chelsea, on the other hand, have 7 points from four games (2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss), scoring 10 and conceding 9 goals. They were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Hull City in the last round. Palmer is good at ball - control and Cole Palmer is full of energy, but the availability of Moises Caicedo and Raheem Sterling is uncertain. Manager Mauricio Pochettino alternates between a three - and four - man defense, and defensive positioning remains their biggest weakness.