Rosenior Set for Premier League Bow as Chelsea Host In-Form Brentford
Brentford's top-five surge under Keith Andrews provides an early measure of Liam Rosenior's Chelsea.
Overview
- Chelsea face Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, January 17, with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. GMT.
- This is Liam Rosenior’s first Premier League match in charge of Chelsea.
- Brentford enter the derby in the top five after an extended unbeaten league run, while Chelsea have not won a league game since December 13, 2025.
- Chelsea are managing fitness for Cole Palmer and Reece James with Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill still long-term absentees, and Brentford expect Dango Ouattara to be involved after extra rest following AFCON.
- UK broadcast information is inconsistent, with one outlet citing the 3 p.m. blackout and another listing live coverage on Sky Sports.