Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Marc Cucurella scores superb leaping header as Blues take derby lead just before break
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Sponsored by. MARC CUCURELLA put Chelsea into the lead in their London derby with Brentford just before half-time. The defender - who slipped over twice last week to concede two goals against Tottenham - responded in the best way possible with a superb leaping header.
The Blues are looking to secure a fifth straight top-flight win this evening as they look to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, while Brentford will be looking to end a torrid run away from home. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. Follow our live blog below...
80. Nicolas Jackson makes it two and Chelsea have the points in the bag!. This is more like it from the Blues too, who win it back deep in their own half thanks to Moises Caicedo. The former Brighton man moves it on to midfield partner Enzo Fernandez, who sends a raking pass upfield for Jackson to chase.
Fronting up to Ethan Pinnock, there's only one thing in the striker's mind as he drops a shoulder and slams low beyond Mark Flekken. 77. Carvalho equalises! No, it's off the woodwork!. A flying move from the Bees down the right sees one sub in Ajer centre a low cross to another, Carvalho, to thump across the underside of the crossbar from five yards out.
So, so close to an equaliser. 75. With 15 minutes left on the clock, Nicolas Jackson nearly seals it for the hosts but his long range thumper travels agonisingly wide. Meanwhile, Fabio Carvalho, Kristoffer Ajer and Kevin Schade are on for Yoane Wissa, Mads Roerslev and Yehor Yarmoliuk.
