Caoimhin Kelleher had an accomplished display but was rarely tested, earning a 6. Michael Kayode played sloppy passes and rarely ventured forward, rated 6. Kristoffer Ajer was a sizeable presence at the back despite pressure, scoring 7.

Jannik Schuster excelled defensively but looked nervous in possession, setting up the winner and earning 7. Keane Lewis-Potter had a poor clearance leading to a Neto chance but impressed on the counter, rated 6. Yehor Yarmoliuk, on his 100th appearance, threatened with a long-range effort and created Brentford's best chance, scoring 7.

Vitaly Janelt halted a Cole Palmer dribble early and provided physical presence, rated 7. Mikkel Damsgaard delivered an incredible whipped corner for the opening goal after a quiet set-piece start, earning 6. Kevin Schade produced pressure-relieving dribbles and played a part in the final two goals, rated 7.

Igor Thiago ended a four-game goalless run with a late strike to seal victory, his celebration showing relief, rated 7. Jaidon Anthony scored the opener after missing Brentford's best chance early in the second half, rated 7. Subs Mamadou Sangare, Aaron Hickey, and Fabio Carvalho contributed, with Carvalho adding a late goal.

Wesley Fofana was a physical presence at the back before being taken off, rated 6. Maxence Lacroix won most duels against Thiago but gave away the ball for Brentford's second goal, rated 4. Levi Colwill had a quiet match by his high standards, rated 6.

Pedro Neto was lively throughout, linking up well and stretching Brentford, rated 6. Jordan Henderson showed no signs of rust, settled after early boos, and looked a vocal leader, earning 7. Valentin Barco impressed defensively on his first Premier League start and was ambitious with passing, rated 6.

Pep Chavarria produced dangerous crosses and was tidy in possession despite one naive defending error, rated 7. Cole Palmer was Chelsea's best player, with much attacking play through him, but failed to produce the decisive moment, rated 7. Danny Welbeck's first Premier League start for Chelsea was cut off in the source.