Chelsea secured a 2-1 win over Brentford, closing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points. Goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson ensured victory despite a late Brentford scare. The Blues’ resilience extends their winning streak to five games, keeping them firmly in the title race.
Chelsea continued their impressive Premier League form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge, reducing the gap to leaders Liverpool to just two points.
The Blues dominated the first half, but it took them until the 43rd minute to take the lead. Noni Madueke delivered a precise cross from the right, which Marc Cucurella headed into the net, giving Chelsea a deserved advantage before the break.
Early in the second half, Nicolas Jackson missed a golden opportunity to double the lead, firing wide after a clever assist from Jadon Sancho. Brentford seized the momentum, creating chances that tested Chelsea's defense. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez delivered crucial saves, denying Vitaly Janelt and Christian Norgaard, while Fabio Carvalho saw his effort strike the post.
In the 77th minute, Jackson redeemed himself with a brilliant solo effort, slotting home Chelsea's second goal. Brentford responded late, with Bryan Mbeumo finding the net to make it 2-1, but Chelsea held firm under pressure to secure their fifth consecutive league win.
The result strengthens Chelsea’s position as title challengers, taking advantage of Liverpool’s draw against Fulham earlier in the weekend. Next up, Chelsea traveled to Everton, where a win allowed them to temporarily take the top spot before Liverpool clashed with Tottenham later that day.
