Brentford host Chelsea in west London derby

Seventh hosts sixth as two of the Premier League's most goal-heavy sides meet under the lights.

Brentford

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Chelsea

What happened. Brentford welcome Chelsea to west London for a Premier League derby, with seventh hosting sixth. Both sides drew their previous league games 2-2, and the last meeting between them also finished 2-2.

• Brentford's six league games this season have produced 21 goals
• Chelsea's six matches have seen 30 goals scored
• The last staging of this fixture ended 2-2

A high-scoring encounter is expected given both teams' recent goal-heavy form.

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