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Brentford vs Chelsea: Confirmed line-ups and full team news for all-London Premier League clash
Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson start for Chelsea as Joao Pedro, Reece James and Moises Caicedo miss out.
- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed on Friday that key striker Joao Pedro and captain Reece James are absent from tonight's squad for the clash against Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium due to injury.
- Pedro suffered a knee sprain during last Saturday's 2-2 draw with Hull City, while James missed training sessions earlier this week; Alonso previously described the forward's availability as a "possibility" before omitting both players.
- Midfielder Jordan Henderson makes his competitive Chelsea debut against his former employers, while Danny Welbeck leads the attack and defender Maxence Lacroix enters the starting XI as the Blues seek their first top-flight victory since August 30.
- Both clubs have the opportunity to move third in the Premier League table with victory tonight; Chelsea currently sits one point ahead of seventh-placed Brentford, who remain unbeaten in the league this season with one win.
- Brentford is winless in five Premier League home games against Chelsea, with each of the last four meetings ending in draws; the Bees have struggled to secure wins despite their unbeaten run this season.
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At 9 pm the fifth day of the British Premier League opens with the challenge between Brentfrod and Chelsea.
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