Brentford versus Chelsea LIVE: Chelsea aim to improve morale after Carabao Cup loss.

Hello and welcome to this afternoon’s match between Brentford and Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium! As a sports journalist from England, I am thrilled to have you join us for this exciting London derby.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side, after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final last weekend, will be looking to lift their spirits with a victory today. A win for Chelsea could potentially see them move up from 11th to 10th in the table, depending on the result of the Newcastle versus Wolves match. However, it is worth noting that the Blues have been on a four-match winless streak against the Bees.

On the other hand, the hosts, Brentford, have been struggling lately with just two wins in their last 14 matches across all competitions. Thomas Frank’s side finds themselves in a precarious position, as they are in danger of slipping into the relegation spots. This match holds significant importance for them as they aim to turn their fortunes around.

Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm, and we will be providing you with live updates until then. Stay tuned for all the action from this highly anticipated clash between Brentford and Chelsea!