Brentford delivered an impressive performance to defeat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The victory extends Chelsea's winless run in the league to three matches.
Despite Chelsea showing defensive solidity in the first half, they struggled to create goal threats. The deadlock was broken in the 61st minute when Jaidon Anthony headed in from a corner. Igor Thiago then doubled Brentford's lead after Kevin Schade's shot was saved, marking Thiago's first league goal of the season.
Fabio Carvalho sealed the win for Brentford in stoppage time, blasting in a low cross from Schade. Chelsea's new midfield, featuring Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson making their first league starts, showed promise but couldn't prevent the second-half collapse.