Brentford secured their best-ever start to a Premier League season with an emphatic 3-0 derby victory over Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium. Second-half goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho sealed an outstanding performance for Keith Andrews' side.
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea suffered a disastrous 3-0 away defeat to Brentford on Friday evening. After a tight first half, the Blues' defensive frailties were exposed once again. The hosts capitalised on poor marking to open the scoring from a corner, before two late goals sealed a historic victory that leaves the visitors searching for urgent solutions.