Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge, handing new head coach Liam Rosenior his first Premier League win. Joao Pedro opened the scoring with a deflected strike, and Cole Palmer sealed it with a second-half penalty. The result came amidst pre-match fan protests against the club's ownership.

Despite the loss, Brentford were wasteful in front of goal. They struck the woodwork and missed several clear chances, including a glaring opportunity for Alejandro Garnacho. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made crucial saves for Chelsea, including one to deny a potential own goal early on, earning him player of the match honors.

The win lifts Chelsea above Brentford into sixth place in the Premier League table. For Rosenior, it provides a vital foundation to build upon after taking over a club in transition. Brentford, meanwhile, will be frustrated by their missed opportunities as they drop to seventh position.