Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Unstoppable Nicolas Jackson fires Blues to within just two points of Premier League summit, Marc Cucurella & Moises Caicedo shine in hard-fought victory

Robert Sanchez (7/10):

At a time when many believe Filip Jorgensen should start in goal, the Spaniard commanded his area very well. Made a stunning save to tip over Norgaard's volleyed effort, too, but was unable to keep a clean sheet.

Malo Gusto (7/10):

The full-back put in a typically competent performance for the west London outfit and got forward nicely as well.

Tosin Adarabioyo (6/10):

Was aerially strong, as you'd expect for someone who is 6ft 5in, but wasn't quick enough to stop Mbeumo for Brentford's goal.

Levi Colwill (8/10):

The defender made a superb block to keep out a Mikkel Damsgaard effort and generally swept up most of the danger that came his way.

Marc Cucurella (8/10):

Took his goal, his first in the Premier League since May 2022 for Brighton, in expert fashion and was a threat down the left flank throughout. He underlapped, inverted, overlapped, created chances, and scored in a superb display. Undid some of his great work with a petulant dismissal after the game ended.

Moises Caicedo (9/10):

Performances like these are why Chelsea paid a British-record £115 million (€147m) for the Ecuadorian international. Powerful, relentless, and oozing confidence.

Enzo Fernandez (7/10):

After a positive run of form, the Argentine was not at his best as Brentford harried and hassled the midfielder. However, did bag a crucial assist.

Cole Palmer (6/10):

The England international had licence to roam and create for his side but was a bit quieter than usual in front of his home fans.

Noni Madueke (7/10):

Some of his crosses weren't great but delivered when it mattered with a great delivery for Cucurella's opener. Had the beating of Brentford's defence on many occasions.

Nicolas Jackson (8/10):

Was quite an up and down performance from the striker as he missed some gilt-edged chances but took his ninth goal of the campaign in brilliant fashion and was a constant threat.

Jadon Sancho (7/10):

Was quiet quiet for much of the game but burst into life on occasion with driving runs into the box. Perhaps should have scored a goal of his own when put through.

Christopher Nkunku (6/10):

Didn't get much chance to shine as his team had to defend when he came on.

Enzo Maresca (7/10):

His team were dominant for long periods but they looked vulnerable late on as Brentford pushed for an equaliser. Perhaps could have used the bench more.