Brentford vs Chelsea in Premier League: Live Updates after Tottenham & Newcastle Victories

Brentford vs Chelsea in Premier League: Live Updates after Tottenham & Newcastle Victories

That concludes our live coverage for today. Thank you for following along with us for an eventful day featuring eight games that began at lunchtime.

We will return tomorrow for the matches between Burnley and Liverpool, as well as the Manchester City versus Manchester United game.

For those interested, Match of the Day will start at 22:50 BST on BBC One.

In a Premier League match at Anfield, Chelsea made three substitutions at half-time for the first time since 31 January 2024, during a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Joao Pedro has been directly involved in five goals across four Premier League games for Chelsea, contributing two goals and three assists.

The only player to achieve five goal involvements in fewer games for Chelsea in the Premier League is Eden Hazard, who did so in three games.

The game between Crystal Palace and Sunderland ended in a goalless draw, while Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, in an interview with Sky Sports, commented on the match, stating that they struggled in the first half but improved in the second half. He expressed disappointment over conceding a late goal and believed they deserved to win the game.

Brentford scored their seventh Premier League goal from a throw-in since the previous season, more than any other team.

In a post-match interview with BBC Match of the Day, Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, acknowledged the disappointment of conceding a late goal and dropping points. He emphasized the importance of managing critical moments in games better.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Match of the Day, praised his team's character and application in the game. He highlighted the late equalizer as a deserved outcome based on their performance.

Andrews also discussed the strategic decision to change formation and the effectiveness of long throw-ins in modern football, mentioning a perceived bias against such tactics.

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Brentford vs Chelsea in Premier League: Live Updates after Tottenham & Newcastle Victories