Overview
- João Pedro scored in the first half and Cole Palmer sealed the result from the spot after Liam Delap won a late penalty.
- Chelsea moved above Brentford in the table, taking sixth place with the victory.
- Brentford registered more shots and far more touches in the box but could not find a finish.
- The result delivered Rosenior a win in his first Premier League game in charge, as he emphasized outcomes over free‑flowing play.
- An illness has swept through the squad, with Estêvão reported as newly affected and the head coach saying a couple of players played through chest issues.