Brentford vs Chelsea player ratings: Henderson a vocal leader as Thiago lifts weight off shoulders
Brentford secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in a Premier League match, moving them to third place in the standings. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho extended Chelsea's winless streak to three games.
Why it matters
The result highlights a significant shift in Premier League form, with Brentford emerging as a top-tier contender while Chelsea continues to struggle under pressure.
Figure caption, Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea
Football reporter at Brentford Community Stadium Published 18 September 2026 Brentford climbed to third in the Premier League with an impressive 3-0 victory over Chelsea .
Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and substitute Fabio Carvalho secured the three points as Chelsea 's winless league run extended to three matches.
Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.
Published 21 August Brentford Caoimhin Kelleher: An accomplished display, although he was never required to make any outstanding saves . 6
Michael Kayode : Played a couple of sloppy passes and rarely ventured forward. 6
Kristoffer Ajer : A sizeable presence at the back despite coming under significant pressure from crosses in open play and from set-pieces. 7
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