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2025/26 Premier League
Matchday 22
Chelsea FC Brentford FC
Stamford Bridge
London, England
Saturday, 17 January 2025
Kick-off is at 17h30
Chelsea FC will be targeting the London Derby bragging rights with a Premier League win over Brentford FC at Stamford Bridge on 17 January.
Current Form
The Blues suffered a 2-1 loss to Fulham away on 7 January as they extended their winless streak to five games in the English top-flight.
Chelsea are also winless in their last two home matches in the Premier League, having registered one draw and one defeat at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Brentford emerged as 3-0 winners over Sunderland AFC at home on 7 January and they are unbeaten in their last five matches in the league.
The Bees are also undefeated in two away matches in the Premier League, having recorded two consecutive victories as the visitors.
Team News
Chelsea have Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Reece James, Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia on their injury list, and their teammate Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended.
The Blues had no players at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Brentford, on the other hand, also do have suspension concerns, but Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley and Pau Torres are on the Birmingham-based outfit's injury list.
Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) is back at Brentford after his nation's elimination from the 2025 AFCON, but Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) should feature in January 14's semi-final match against Morocco.
Quotes
"I was very happy with the togetherness and the spirit of the group on Saturday. I was very happy with the intensity that they ran at, winning duels, winning headers, all of the basics," Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said after his side's FA Cup win over Charlton Athletic on January 10.
"And that's where you get your joy from. There are other elements to football other than tactics. Tactics are one element. Shape, systems, technique, they're all wonderful things. But there are other things that I feel like maybe we can improve on.
"And that's what we'll keep working on as well as the tactical side of the game."
Head-to-Head
Chelsea and Brentford drew 2-2 in their last meeting in the league, which was played at Gtech Community Stadium in September 2025.
Therefore, the Blues are undefeated in their last four Premier League matches against the Tricky Trees, having registered one win and three draws.
Premier League matchday 22 fixtures
Kick-off times
Saturday, 17 January
12:30 - Manchester United v Manchester City
15:00 - Chelsea FC v Brentford FC
15:00 - Leeds FC v Fulham FC
15:00 - Liverpool FC v Burnley FC
15:00 - Sunderland AFC v Crystal Palace
15:00 - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United
17:30 - Nottingham Forest v Arsenal FC
Sunday, 18 January
14:00 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
16:30 - Aston Villa v Everton FC
Monday, 19 January
20:00 - Brighton and Hove Albion v AFC Bournemouth
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