Chelsea make the short trip to Brentford for the Saturday night action in the Premier League.
Enzo Maresca’s side will hope to retain their unbeaten record after a controversial victory over London rivals Fulham last time out, and they enter this weekend having agreed a deal to sign Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha from sister club Strasbourg.
The Bees will have to contend without Yoane Wissa after a deadline day move to Newcastle, and the heartache last time out when a stoppage-time goal from Wilson Isidor secured a late win for Sunderland brings extra motivation to get more points on the board under Keith Andrews.
The Blues will hope to overcome a tricky test post-international break with a number of South American players making the long-haul trip back to their Cobham training base after representing Brazil and Ecuador.
And victory for the visitors will temporarily lift them to the summit of the Premier League, with leaders Liverpool facing Burnley on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture:
When is Brentford v Chelsea?
Brentford face Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 13 September, with kickoff at 8pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the clash on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, as well as on Sky Go and Now TV on mobile devices. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a Now TV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription. Coverage starts at 7:45pm BST.
Team news
Midfielder Vitaly Janelt has recovered from a heel issue, while Michael Kayode has shaken off a bout of illness.
Paris Maghoma is likely out as he continues to rehabilitate from a hamstring injury, and Gustavo Nunes is also out but will return to team training next week.
Reiss Nelson could make his Brentford debut on loan from Arsenal after a deadline day move.
Cole Palmer “took part in a session yesterday [Thursday] for the first time” and faces a late fitness test after Friday’s session.
Liam Delap is out with a hamstring injury and faces “10-12 weeks” on the sidelines.
Joao Pedro, Andrey Santos and Estevao Willian will be assessed after international duty for Brazil at altitude against Bolivia, with La Paz 13,412 feet above sea level. Moise Caicedo also returned late and will be checked before his involvement is confirmed.
Potential line-ups
Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Outtara, Igor Thiago, Schade
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Pedro Neto, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
Odds
Brentford to win: 10/3
Draw: 13/5
Chelsea to win: 3/4
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