Liam Rosenior is just beginning his era at Chelsea, and the start is contrasting. The debut in the FA Cup ended with a crushing victory over Charlton (5:1), but the first serious test at Stamford Bridge was a defeat against Arsenal (2:3) in the first semi-final of the League Cup. The new mentor has already made it clear: the team needs to learn quickly, because the calendar does not leave time for training.

In the Premier League, the situation for Chelsea remains difficult. The Londoners are in eighth place and have won just one of their last nine league matches, regularly conceding first. At the same time, the attacking potential of the team is not in doubt – Chelsea scores in almost every game, but problems with defensive concentration prevent them from turning moments into stable victories. The return of Moises Caicedo from suspension and the possible return of Rhys James and Cole Palmer should add balance and quality.

Brentford is one of the main sensations of the season. After a summer of changes, the team was predicted to have a difficult campaign, but Keith Andrews’ team is confidently staying in the top 5 and breathing down the giants’ backs. The Bees have 14 points from 13 goals in their last five Premier League games and their attacking form looks to be one of the best in the league.

Ukrainian midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk deserves special attention. In the last round against Sunderland, he scored his debut goal in the Premier League, making a significant contribution to his team’s convincing victory. At the tip of the attack is the traditionally dangerous Igor Thiago, who has already scored 16 goals in the championship, and the speed and verticality of Brentford’s game can create serious problems for Chelsea’s defense.