Overview
- Joao Pedro opened the scoring with a powerful strike that stood after a VAR overturn of an initial offside call.
- Cole Palmer sealed the win from the spot after goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher fouled substitute Liam Delap.
- Brentford created multiple clear chances but failed to finish, with Robert Sanchez making key saves and Mathias Jensen striking the woodwork.
- Reece James and Cole Palmer returned to Chelsea’s starting lineup, and Moises Caicedo was back from suspension.
- Some home supporters protested the club’s ownership before kickoff, and UK viewers could not watch live due to the 3pm broadcast blackout.