Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League stretched to three matches as Brentford secured a convincing 3-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Despite a strong start from Chelsea, who showcased their revamped line-up featuring Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck making their first Premier League starts, they failed to convert their early dominance into goals. The first half saw Chelsea defensively more organized, standing up to Brentford's physical play and winning crucial duels.

However, Chelsea's old habits resurfaced when they struggled to mark during set pieces. Key moments included:

• 61st minute: A corner from Mikkel Damsgaard was poorly defended, leading to Jaidon Anthony scoring from close range.
• Shortly after, Igor Thiago capitalized on a rebound after a Kevin Schade shot was saved, marking his first league goal of the season.
• In stoppage time, Fabio Carvalho sealed the win with a powerful strike following a low cross from Schade.

Chelsea's early attempts included a promising shot from Pedro Neto, well-saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. Yehor Yarmoliuk offered Brentford’s only real threat in the first half but failed to find the net.

Overall, Brentford’s tactical execution and Chelsea’s defensive lapses contributed to a result that keeps Brentford's unbeaten Premier League start intact, while Chelsea continues to search for answers.