Premier League on Sky Sports: Brentford vs Chelsea betting preview and tips

Premier League on Sky Sports: Brentford vs Chelsea betting preview and tips

Chelsea make the short trip across the capital to face Brentford under the lights in what promises to be a tightly contested London derby.

Enzo Maresca’s side have made a steady start to the campaign, but recent history in this fixture gives Brentford every reason to feel confident.

The Bees have built a habit of disrupting bigger sides - and Chelsea know that all too well.

Sports News Blitz takes a look at all the key details surrounding the Brentford vs Chelsea clash, including betting tips and stats.

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Football news: International break analysis - How Chelsea stars are performing for their countries
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Football news: International break analysis - How Chelsea stars are performing for their countries

The international break is always a burden to the average football fan; the pent up excitement of the new season built throughout the summer, interrupted within what feels like a second.

But fear not Chelsea fans - there is a silver lining in all of this.

Nine players were called up to represent their country for these World Cup qualifiers and it is safe to say that they did SW6 proud.

From the rainy streets of West London to the unfathomable heights in Bolivia, Sports News Blitz writer Sarim Ahmed is here to document how the Chelsea boys are doing in the international break.

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Chelsea Women open season against Man City as they aim to win seventh WSL title in a row

Chelsea Women open season against Man City as they aim to win seventh WSL title in a row

Chelsea Women begin their 2025/26 campaign tonight, Friday, September 5, with a heavyweight clash against Manchester City, kicking off a new Women’s Super League season in style.

The defending champions arrive at Stamford Bridge on the back of six consecutive WSL titles, a run that has cemented their place as the dominant force in English women’s football.

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Estevao steps up in Chelsea’s dominating 5-1 win over West Ham
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Estevao steps up in Chelsea’s dominating 5-1 win over West Ham

Chelsea produced a dominant display at the London Stadium on Friday night, beating West Ham 5-1 to give them their first win of the Premier League season.

The evening began with a setback for the visitors when Cole Palmer pulled out during the warm-up, but his replacement, 18-year-old Estevao Willian, stepped up in style.

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Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace

Chelsea find promise in Josh Acheampong and Estevao after opening draw to Crystal Palace

Chelsea may have started their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but there were silver linings thanks to the performances of two young players.

With Levi Colwill sidelined by an ACL injury and Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out late in training, Maresca had to trust his defence to step up.

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Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener

Chelsea stumble to 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace in underwhelming Premier League opener

Chelsea’s Premier League season started with a flat 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

For a team coming off a Club World Cup win and with so much expectation, this was far from the statement fans were hoping for.

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Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan
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Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan

Following a 4-1 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have ended their pre-season on a high, as the 2025/26 Premier League season looms.

With a summer packed with Club World Cup football, Chelsea have played only two friendlies to prepare for the campaign ahead.

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Chelsea's summer spending spree continues with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in sight

Chelsea's summer spending spree continues with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho in sight

Summer 2025 has been yet another busy transfer window for the world champions, Chelsea.

Having already secured the signatures of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and recently, Jorrel Hato, the Blues are still aiming to sign Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.

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Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves

Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves

Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.

Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.

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‘We showed how good we are’: Chelsea bask in global glory after Club World Cup triumph
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‘We showed how good we are’: Chelsea bask in global glory after Club World Cup triumph

Chelsea didn’t just win the Club World Cup - they owned it. A commanding 3-0 victory over PSG in the final capped off a flawless campaign that has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe.

In this article, Chelsea fanatic and Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell reacts to the Blues' sensational triumph.

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Can Chelsea really challenge PSG in the Club World Cup final?

Can Chelsea really challenge PSG in the Club World Cup final?

Chelsea are gearing up for the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, and the big question on everyone’s lips is whether this revamped Blues side can truly put up a fight.

The answer isn’t simple, but the signs are encouraging, writes Sports News Blitz content deputy editor Nicole Powell.

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Enzo Maresca reflects on Joao Pedro’s impact and Chelsea's Club World Cup final spot
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Enzo Maresca reflects on Joao Pedro’s impact and Chelsea's Club World Cup final spot

Enzo Maresca says he is “very proud and very happy” after Chelsea reached the Club World Cup final with a 2-0 win over Fluminense, and praised new signing Joao Pedro for delivering immediately on the big stage.

In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down Maresca’s post-match reaction and Joao Pedro’s standout performance in just his second Chelsea appearance.

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Liam Delap: Chelsea’s £30 million No. 9 hits the ground running in Club World Cup

Liam Delap: Chelsea’s £30 million No. 9 hits the ground running in Club World Cup

Liam Delap’s Chelsea debut this June felt less like a cautious introduction and more like a statement of intent.

The 22-year-old striker, fresh from a £30 million move from Ipswich Town, didn’t merely step onto the pitch - he made waves at the Club World Cup group stage.

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Fatigue fears for Chelsea as England’s World Cup hopes rest on former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel

Fatigue fears for Chelsea as England’s World Cup hopes rest on former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel

By beating ES Tunis 3-0 in their final FIFA Club World Cup Group stage game, Chelsea qualified for the Round of 16, where they will face Spanish side, Benfica.

With the competition only set to get more difficult as the rounds progress, there are concerns over the fitness and wellbeing of the players.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell explores the mounting fixture pressure after a former footballer voiced concern over Chelsea’s intense schedule - a challenge that could also affect England’s World Cup ambitions, given the strong link between club and country.

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Club World Cup news: Chelsea breeze through LAFC despite sparse crowd
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Club World Cup news: Chelsea breeze through LAFC despite sparse crowd

In a performance balancing promise and pragmatism, Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opening Group D match at the Club World Cup on Monday, June 16, in Atlanta.

Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez marked the difference, however, only about 22,000 fans showed up at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which holds over 71,000.

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Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks

Chelsea news: Liam Delap signing bolsters the Blues’ forward stocks

Chelsea have signed 22-year-old Premier League striker Liam Delap who is set to ply his trade with the West Londoners until 2031.

Delap was the shining light in a struggling and now relegated Ipswich in the 2024/25 campaign.

Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a deeper look at the signing and what it could mean for the 2025/26 season.

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Conference League final: Chelsea FC - European trophy collectors are at it again

Conference League final: Chelsea FC - European trophy collectors are at it again

Chelsea pulled a demolition job on Real Betis in the second half to overcome a 1-0 deficit at the break to run off into Polish midnight scenes - fresh European silverware in hand after a 4-1 triumph at the Stadion Wrocław.

With the Blues’ boss Enzo Maresca demonstrating that he is the man to take the Blues forward - let’s take a look at his reaction to the triumphant events of the final.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo lays out the managerial reaction from Chelsea’s glorious night. 

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