West London prepares for a thrilling Premier League showdown this Saturday as Brentford welcome rivals Chelsea to the Gtech Community Stadium in a highly anticipated local derby.
The Bees, fresh from their impressive victory over West Ham, face a Chelsea side desperate to climb the table after a mixed start to the season under Mauricio Pochettino.
When and Where to Watch
The action kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT on Saturday, October 28th. Unlike the usual Saturday 3pm blackout, this match will be available for live broadcast in the UK.
Fans can tune in on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 2:00 PM. For those streaming, the match is available via the Discovery+ app and website.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Brentford will be without several key players. Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Josh Dasilva, Shandon Baptiste, and Mikkel Damsgaard are all sidelined with injuries. Ivan Toney remains unavailable due to his suspension.
Chelsea also have a lengthy injury list. Key defenders Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana are out long-term. They are joined by Reece James, who is serving a suspension, and newcomers Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku, who have yet to make their competitive debuts due to fitness issues. Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah are also doubts.
Current Form and What to Expect
Thomas Frank's Brentford will look to build on their momentum and exploit Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities. The Blues, despite their array of attacking talent, have struggled for consistency and will be keen to secure a crucial away win.
This fixture has produced fireworks in recent seasons, and another entertaining, hard-fought contest is expected in front of a passionate home crowd.
