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Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brentford
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday.
Feb 29, 10:34
How does the relegation picture look after Everton's points penalty reduction?
Following Everton's points penalty for breaching financial rules being reduced from 10 to six, Sports Mole looks at their chances of survival in the Premier League.
Feb 29, 07:30
Arsenal 'draw up four-man striker shortlist'
Arsenal reportedly draw up a four-man striker shortlist as they start to make plans for the summer transfer window.
Feb 28, 19:49
Sheffield United to receive double injury boost ahead of Arsenal clash?
Sheffield United are reportedly hopeful of having both Ben Brereton Diaz and George Baldock available for the visit of Arsenal to Bramall Lane on Monday night.
Feb 28, 15:24
Brentford's Ben Mee suffers injury in West Ham United defeat
Brentford defender Ben Mee picks up an injury in Monday's 4-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Feb 27, 01:43
Landmark Jarrod Bowen hat-trick helps West Ham United overcome Brentford
Jarrod Bowen nets his first hat-trick in Premier League football as West Ham United end a pair of hoodoos with a 4-2 victory over fellow capital outfit Brentford.
Feb 26, 21:56
Preview: West Ham United vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 14:47
Brentford owner Matthew Benham 'appoint Rothschild to oversee potential sale'
Brentford owner Matthew Benham reportedly appoints Rothschild to explore potential investment opportunities for the club.
Feb 22, 01:07
Sunderland 'resigned to losing West Ham, Burnley-linked Jack Clarke this summer'
Sunderland are reportedly expecting an uphill battle to keep Jack Clarke this summer, amid interest from Lazio, Burnley, West Ham United and Brentford.
Feb 21, 14:31
Erling Haaland equals Harry Kane record as Manchester City edge past spirited Brentford
Erling Haaland equals a Premier League record set by Harry Kane after scoring in Manchester City's slender 1-0 win over a spirited Brentford side at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 20, 21:26
Preview: Manchester City vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 13:07
Liverpool 'identify Palmeiras starlet Luis Guilherme as top summer target'
Liverpool are reportedly plotting a move for Palmeiras' Luis Guilherme, with the Brazilian also catching the eye of Real Madrid and Manchester United over the past year.
Feb 19, 23:45
Brentford's Ivan Toney out to break goalscoring record in Manchester City clash
Brentford striker Ivan Toney will be looking to set a new goalscoring record in Tuesday's Premier League meeting with Manchester City.
Feb 19, 23:01
Arsenal 'preparing summer bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins'
Arsenal are reportedly drawing up plans to make a summer bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who could cost in excess of £85m.
Feb 19, 18:43
Hansi Flick 'changes agents amid Barcelona, Liverpool links'
Former Bayern Munich and Germany head coach Hansi Flick hires Pini Zahavi as his new agent amid reported interest from Barcelona and Liverpool.
Feb 19, 13:02
Chelsea 'weighing up alternatives to Paris Saint-Germain-linked Victor Osimhen'
Chelsea reportedly consider alternative targets to Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who is attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 19, 00:01
Brentford's Ethan Pinnock out until international break
Brentford boss Thomas Frank reveals that defender Ethan Pinnock will be out of action until after the March international break.
Feb 17, 19:04
Injury-hit Liverpool go five points clear with Brentford victory
Liverpool go five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-1 win over Brentford, despite suffering two injuries in the first half.
Feb 17, 14:31
Liverpool suffer Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota injury blows against Brentford
Liverpool lose both Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota to injury problems in the first half of their Premier League clash with Brentford.
Feb 17, 14:22
Team News: Mohamed Salah on bench for Liverpool, Caoimhin Kelleher in for Alisson Becker
Mohamed Salah makes the bench for Liverpool against Brentford following his return from injury, but Alisson Becker is absent with a hamstring problem.
Feb 17, 11:31
Team News: Brentford vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Liverpool.
Feb 16, 12:30
Preview: Brentford vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 09:54
Brentford sign Igor Thiago from Club Brugge
Brentford announce that they will sign Brazilian forward Igor Thiago from Club Brugge when the transfer window opens on July 1.
Feb 14, 23:59
Brentford boss Thomas Frank plays down chances of taking Liverpool job
Brentford boss Thomas Frank plays down suggestions that he could succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.
Feb 14, 23:21
Newcastle emerging as genuine contenders to re-sign Ivan Toney?
Newcastle United are in the race to sign Brentford forward Ivan Toney during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Feb 14, 17:12
Arsenal 'sent scouts to watch Ivan Toney, Pedro Neto in Brentford's win over Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Arsenal reportedly sent scouts to watch Ivan Toney and Pedro Neto in action in Saturday's Premier League meeting between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford.
Feb 11, 13:59
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 'Xabi Alonso dreams of managing Liverpool'
Former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger claims that Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso 'dreams' of managing Liverpool ahead of Jurgen Klopp's summer exit.
Feb 10, 13:52
Liverpool 'make contact with Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso'
Liverpool reportedly make contact with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso to discuss the possibility of succeeding Jurgen Klopp as manager.
Feb 8, 23:59
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 14:31
Manchester United 'unwilling to offer more than £70m for Ivan Toney'
Manchester United are only prepared to go as high as £70m in their efforts to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer, according to a report.
Feb 8, 12:44
Brentford's Josh Dasilva to undergo surgery on knee injury
Brentford confirm that midfielder Josh Dasilva will require surgery after sustaining a "significant" knee injury in training.
Feb 8, 02:29
Three strikers Manchester United could target using contract strategy
Sports Mole looks at three forwards, who are out of contract in 2025, Manchester United could target during this summer's transfer window.
Feb 7, 18:26
Liverpool-linked Ruben Amorim 'to decide future this summer'
Liverpool-linked Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly wishes to wait until the summer before deciding on his next career move.
Feb 7, 13:47
Thomas Frank admits Ivan Toney will likely be sold this summer
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank admits that in-demand striker Ivan Toney will "most likely" leave the club during the summer transfer window.
Feb 7, 13:15
Manchester City fight back against Brentford thanks to Phil Foden hat-trick
Manchester City come from behind to beat Brentford 3-1 thanks to Phil Foden's hat-trick, moving to within two points of Liverpool in the process.
Feb 5, 21:55
Team News: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne start for Manchester City against Brentford
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are named in Manchester City's starting lineup for tonight's Premier League clash against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Feb 5, 19:03
Preview: Brentford vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 21:08
Pep Guardiola: 'Erling Haaland is ready to start against Brentford'
Pep Guardiola confirms that Erling Haaland is "ready" to start for Manchester City in Monday night's Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Feb 2, 14:52
Thomas Frank always confident of keeping Ivan Toney in January
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank says that he was always confident of keeping Ivan Toney at the club for the second half of the 2023-24 campaign.
Feb 1, 18:57
Brentford 'put Antonio Nusa deal on hold until summer'
Brentford reportedly put a move for Club Brugge's Antonio Nusa on hold and will reassess their potential pursuit of the forward in the summer.
Feb 1, 17:52