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.