The Brentford Community Stadium will be buzzing on Saturday afternoon as Brentford host local rivals Chelsea in a Premier League clash. Kickoff is at 3 PM UTC, and the atmosphere is sure to be electric, with Brentford aiming to repeat their earlier win and Chelsea seeking revenge for their previous defeat.
Brentford, nicknamed the "Bees", are still riding high after their impressive 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. They'll be looking to carry this momentum into the league and potentially cause another upset against their illustrious neighbors. Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo will be their main threats upfront, hoping to capitalize on any defensive frailties from Chelsea.
Chelsea, nicknamed the "Blues", will be eager to bounce back from their unexpected 1-0 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup. Manager Graham Potter will be demanding a strong response from his players, especially after they were convincingly beaten by Brentford earlier in the season. Players like Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount will be crucial in their quest for victory, aiming to prove their dominance over their local rivals.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Brentford: Flekken. Jorgensen, Ajer, Collins. Roerslev, Janelt, Jensen, Norgaard, Reguilon. Wissa, Toney
Chelsea: Petrovic. Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Chilwell. Fernandez, Caicedo. Palmer, Gallagher, Mudryk. Jackson
Event details
NAME: Brentford - Chelsea
DATE: 2 Mar 2024
TIME: 15:00 UTC
VENUE: Brentford Community Stadium, London, England