/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F37%2Fwelcome-to-sports-mole-transparent-click-area.png "Welcome to Sports Mole")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fsports-mole-favicon-32x32.png "Sports Mole FAVICON"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Farselog.png "Arsenal logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fastlog.png "Aston Villa logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fboulog.png "Bournemouth logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fbrelog.png "Brentford logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fbrilog.png "Brighton logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F53%2Fburlog_1.png "Burnley logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fchelog.png "Chelsea logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fcrylog.png "Crystal Palace logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fevelog.png "Everton logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Ffullog.png "Fulham logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fleelog.png "Leeds logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Flivlog.png "Liverpool logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmcilog.png "Manchester City logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fmanlog.png "Manchester United logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fnewlog.png "Newcastle logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fforlog.png "Nottingham Forest logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fsunlog.png "Sunderland"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Ftotlog.png "Spurs logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwham.png "West Ham logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fwol.png "Wolves logo"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Fbretea.jpg "New Brentford team header")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Ficonsport-281596-0034-695ecc11adf7c738815486.jpg "Brentford's Igor Thiago on January 7, 2026")
Igor Thiago makes Premier League history with a brace in Brentford's 3-0 win over Sunderland in Wednesday night's contest in West London.
Next Game: Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest - Sunday, January 25 at 2pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 7 | Chelsea | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 8 | Brentford | 20 | 5 | 30 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 3 | 30 |
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F91208050.png){kind=small}
Follow @sportsmole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fdias-6963e54f389b7564095928.jpg "Manchester City's Ruben Dias on January 4, 2026")
Premier League GW23: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 23 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.11:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fstefan-de-vrij.jpg "Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij pictured on December 10, 2024")
Transfer news and rumours today: Newcastle want Inter defender, Fulham's injured target, Brentford midfielder extends
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Newcastle United pursue an Inter Milan defender, Fulham target an injured striker and Brentford confirm a long-term contract extension.Jan 18, 08:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fnews-images-yehor-yarmolyuk-of-brentford-holds-off-cole-palmer-of-chelsea-on-january-17-2026-696bcb07a460a090477278.jpg "Yehor Yarmolyuk of Brentford holds off Cole Palmer of Chelsea on January 17, 2026")
Chelsea vs. Brentford: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West London rivals Brentford and Chelsea.Jan 17, 23:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fnews-images-chelsea-manager-liam-rosenior-gives-instructions-on-january-17-2026-696bca8893e3a335463283.jpg "Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior gives instructions on January 17, 2026")
Chelsea 2-0 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Liam Rosenior wins first Premier League game as manager
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior made a winning start in the Premier League, as the Blues beat Brentford 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Jan 17, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Farne-slot-mo-salah-correspondent-email-sportmole-59-696a5a0094a31643586314.jpg "Liverpool have been linked with two replacements for Conor Bradley")
Liverpool transfer news: "The ideal" signing for Arne Slot as two Conor Bradley replacements linked this January
There may be an ideal player for Liverpool in the transfer market as the club is linked to two replacements for injured right-back Conor Bradley.Jan 16, 16:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Fimago1069985233-1-69354d2fdf64b429153788.jpg "Chelsea's Liam Delap goes off injured on December 6, 2025")
Team News: Chelsea vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brentford.Jan 16, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fmark-pain-chelsea-manager-liam-rosenior-on-january-10-2026-696481c1dbde9718443395.jpg "Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior on January 10, 2026")
Chelsea news: Liam Rosenior hit by unexpected issue in early days at the Blues
Chelsea hit by virus outbreak as Liam Rosenior confirms key players ruled out ahead of crucial Brentford clash.Jan 16, 08:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fimago1066390556-1-68c80661f02db458854748.jpg "Chelsea's Cole Palmer pictured on September 13, 2025")
Chelsea lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford.Jan 15, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fdango-ouattara-5-692b2a7d325be409467737.jpg "Dango Ouattara of Brentford celebrates scoring against Burnley, on November 29, 2025")
Brentford lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.Jan 15, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Faaa-lr-69602991ef4a1573427712.jpg "Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior on January 7, 2026")
Preview:Chelsea vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 15, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fimago1039842926-1-6919d4a7ab2db759930417.jpg "Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco)")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Everton eye another striker after En-Nesyri, Brentford 'very close' to £15.6m signing
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including Everton's pursuit of two strikers and Brentford's £15.6m move for a Serie A winger.Jan 15, 09:00
Chelsea vs. Brentford: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Chelsea take on Brentford in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Jan 15, 01:30
Premier League GW22: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 22 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Jan 14, 18:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fimago1064985919-1-68f0a5c6c4f51203040013.jpg "Premier League trophy pictured during the Community Shield")
Premier League January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Premier League deal done and overall net spend during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jan 14, 12:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Feric-dier-68d469d7f167e079494021.jpg "Monaco defender Eric Dier pictured on September 20, 2025")
Transfer news and rumours: West Ham 'offered' former Spurs defender, Monaco eyeing Faes move, Brentford outline Ajer stance
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including West Ham's chance to sign a former Tottenham Hotspur defender, Monaco's pursuit of Wout Faes and Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer exit stance.Jan 13, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2Flucas-paqueta-6954364a9f6f6190097997.jpg "Lucas Paqueta pictured in action for West Ham United")
Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham 'reject' bid for midfielder, Villa 'interested' in Newcastle attacker
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including West Ham United rejecting bid from Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta, and Aston Villa eyeing a move for William Osula.Jan 12, 23:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Faaa-macclesfield-69625eee98e1c865258360.jpg "Macclesfield's Issac Buckley-Ricketts celebrates on January 10, 2026")
FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Macclesfield FC draw another Premier League team, Chelsea go to Rosenior's former club
The FA Cup fourth round draw has been conducted with Macclesfield FC - the conquerors of holders Crystal Palace - being handed another home tie with Premier League opposition.Jan 12, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fkeith-andrews-3-6964eba225df6876775442.jpg "Brentford head coach Keith Andrews on January 1, 2026")
Latest transfer news and rumours: Brentford complete first winter signing, Norwich receive Sargent bid, Rangers open Skov Olsen talks
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Brentford's first winter signing, Josh Sargent's uncertain Norwich future and Rangers' pursuit of Andreas Skov Olsen.Jan 12, 12:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fkayode-5-69613807b5acf800452324.jpg "Brentford's Michael Kayode on January 1, 2025")
Man City emerge as 'most serious suitors' in transfer battle for highly-rated Premier League defender
Manchester City reportedly emerge as the 'most serious suitors' for one of the key members of Keith Andrews's Brentford squad.Jan 9, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fns-combined-xi-badges-email-sportmole-18-6960c131e0118851084764.jpg "PL TOTW GW21 MYSTERY")
Premier League GW21 Team of the Week: Benjamin Sesko, Joao Palhinha, Bruno Guimaraes
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 21, including Benjamin Sesko, Joao Palhinha and Bruno Guimaraes.Jan 9, 10:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F61089387.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F29129073.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F89040516.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F27039017.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F27088231.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F28106685.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F85140175.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F27129125.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F4002177.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F48042658.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fdf11%2F53110135.png "player photo")
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fgambling-online.png "Footer logo for GAMSTOP"){kind=small}
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F06%2FGambleAware%20Secondary%20Main%20Grey.png "on February 3, 2024"){kind=small}