Brentford vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after derby ends level | OneFootball

The Blues look to continue their solid start to the season

Fabio Carvalho struck late in injury time to deny Chelsea victory over Brentford in the west London derby. It was not an undeserved point for Brentford, though, who marshalled the world champions for long stretches of the match and led at the break after Kevin Schade struck on the counter.

Enzo Maresca, displeased with Chelsea’s dour first-half showing, made three half-time changes, introducing Reece James, Marc Cucurella, and Tyrique George after naming a rotated starting XI. Cole Palmer, back from injury, was introduced shortly after, and he was the one to find the equaliser for Chelsea, sweeping home after Joao Pedro knocked down Enzo Fernandez’s cross. Moises Caicedo followed it up with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box, but it did not turn out to be the winner.

A long throw confounded the Chelsea back-line with moments remaining in the match, and Carvalho was there at the back post to tap home and ensure the Bees did not go home empty-handed. Catch up with the action as it happened below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at the Gtech Community Stadium.