Brentford thump Chelsea as Henderson endures nightmare return

Brentford dismantled West London rivals Chelsea, piling more Premier League misery on Xabi Alonso's struggling side.

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What happened. Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Jaidon Anthony heading the opener before Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho sealed it late. The result leaves Chelsea three Premier League games without a win.

• Brentford sit high in the Champions League places after the win
• Jordan Henderson's return to face his former club turned into a nightmare
• Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, remain winless in three league games

Chelsea will look to end their three-game winless league run, while Brentford continue their push near the top.

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