Brentford vs Chelsea - Premier League LIVE: Reaction as rampant hosts blow Blues away on miserable night for Alonso

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WATCH: Thiago bags first of the season

Come for the goal, stay for the celebration.

Igor Thiago showed just how much a first Premier League goal of the season meant to him, ripping his top off after scoring Brentford's second.

For a man who has started this season slowly, that was one hell of a smart finish on the rebound.

Back on track.

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Amazing Andrews

A quick word for Keith Andrews.

I sometimes think that Andrews doesn't get the credit he deserves for the job he has done at Brentford.

Let's be real, I think we all thought his tenure would be short-lived after he took over from club legend Thomas Frank. Honestly, I thought he would be toast after a few months.

But here we are, in his second season, and he has Brentford playing better than ever and in the best shape we have ever seen them. Yep, even better than when Frank was at the wheel.

They almost managed to qualify for Europe last season, and going by how they have started this campaign, it feels like they may well make up for their final-day disappointment this term.

Andrews has the Bees flying higher than ever.

 Keith Andrews manager of Brentford applauds the fans after their sides victory during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

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Janelt: 'Another special night'

Vitaly Janelt, Brentford midfielder, speaking to Sky Sports:

We knew before the break that we had to do something, especially to create another special night and another special experience for everyone. It’s the last game before the long international break, so there’s nothing better than getting three points.

If we couldn’t press, we wanted to defend in a low-to-mid block, force them around us and then play on the counter. On the ball, we wanted to be braver and show more personality. I think that’s what we did today.

 Vitaly Janelt of Brentford passes the ball under pressure from Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Xabi Alonso's leaky Blues

Want to know something crazy?

Chelsea are just three goals away from having conceded as many as they did in the whole of the 2004-05 season, when they broke the defensive record. I know, mental.

Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso is only the sixth manager to see his side concede two or more goals in each of his first five games as a Premier League manager.

He joins Mick McCarthy, Sammy Lee, Terry Connor, Slavisa Jokanovic, and Scott Parker.

Not a list of managers the Spaniard was eyeing up, I don't think.

Chelsea's head coach Xabi Alonso gives instructions during the Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Chelsea in London, England, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland)

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WATCH: Anthony opens the scoring

Let's take a look at how the second half thumping started.

This game was a right snooze-fest until the 60th minute, and then Jaidon Anthony brought it to life.

Jannick Schuster's header at the back post was superb, and then Anthony had the easiest job in the world.

Brentford never looked back after that.

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Bees fly up to THIRD

Do not scratch your eyes, Brentford fans.

Your team really are third in the Premier League after your fifth game of the season; quite incredible.

But for Chelsea, they stay seventh and could well drop into the bottom half after the weekend.

One point in three games for them...

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'Huge win for Brentford'

Jamie Redknapp, former Liverpool midfielder, on Sky Sports:

I love coming to games here. I didn't for one second think Brentford wouldn't get a point. A huge win for them. They don't take a backwards step. They look into every single detail on how to win a football match.

 Players of Brentford celebrate after their sides first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

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Chelsea's humble crumble

Welcome back to earth, Chelsea.

I fear we may have all gotten a bit carried away with this Chelsea team after their blistering start to this season. Maybe they aren't ready to challenge for the title here.

They say that defence wins you trophies, and well, the Blues' backline is absolutely woeful. The leak goals as much as the dodgy tap in my flat leaks droplets of water.

I really need to chat to my landlord about that...

But anyway, Chelsea's defence has now conceded 12 goals in just five Premier League games. That is just woeful.

It seems they are more likely to compete for the top four than challenge Arsenal for the big one.

They have a way to go before they are at that level.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Chelsea - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - September 18, 2026 Chelsea's Levi Colwill, Emiliano Martinez and Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli look dejected after Brentford's Fabio Carvalho scores their third goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

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Bees sting the Blues

Brentford. Mean. Business.

The scenes here at the Gtech are reminiscent of a festival; it's a right ol' party out on that football field.

Keith Andrews is beaming from ear to ear and is dancing in front of the fans, while those in the stands are rattling through their favourite songs.

That is already their second hammering of a Big Six side at home this season; they are having quite a stunning start to this campaign.

The Bees look the real deal; the job Keith Andrews has done at this club is really incredible.

A huge result for the football club.

 Fabio Carvalho of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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FULL-TIME: Brentford 3-0 Chelsea

The Gtech erupts!

Brentford haven't just beaten their rivals Chelsea here, they have well and truly battered them.

The Bees banged in three second-half goals to humble Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, and prove once again they are pushing for Europe this season.

What a result.

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Chelsea - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - September 18, 2026 Chelsea's Valentin Barco, Levi Colwill and Pep Chavarria look dejected after Brentford's Igor Thiago scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

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Goal:Brentford 3-0 Chelsea (Carvalho 90+5')

WHAT A MOMENT!

Fabio Carvalho returns to the Premier League after almost a year, and he does so with a goal.

Kevin Schade's cross is deflected to the back post, and the former Liverpool man smashes home.

It is officially a humbling for Chelsea.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Hanc/Wired Photos/Shutterstock (17157573aw) Fabio Carvalho of Brentford scores his team's third goal of the match Brentford v Chelsea, Premier League, Football, The Gtech Community Stadium, London, UK, 18/09/2026, England - 18 Sep 2026

 Fabio Carvalho of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brentford and Chelsea FC at Gtech Community Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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Brentford 2-0 Chelsea

Oh dear...

Maxence Lacroix looks to the sky after heading the ball miles over the bar.

The Brentford fans cheers as loudly as they have all night; they know the job is done.

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