Team News: Brentford vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Brentford will aim to record another impressive scalp in front of their own fans when they welcome Premier League leaders Chelsea for Saturday evening's derby.

The Bees overcame West Ham United 2-1 last time out, while Thomas Tuchel's side sunk Southampton 3-1, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

BRENTFORD vs. CHELSEA

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BRENTFORD

Out: Shandon Baptiste (shoulder), Josh Dasilva (hip), Mads Sorensen (knee)

Doubtful: Kristoffer Ajer (thigh), Vitaly Janelt (thigh)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Raya; Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock; Canos, Norgaard, Onyeka, Janelt, Henry; Toney, Mbeumo

CHELSEA

Out: Thiago Silva (other), Antonio Rudiger (back), Christian Pulisic (ankle)

Doubtful: Hakim Ziyech (illness)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Christensen; James, Jorginho, Kante, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz; Lukaku