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CHELSEA closed the gap at the top of the standings with a 2-1 win in the West London derby against Brentford.
Marc Cucurella made amends for his earlier mistakes, which resulted in two Spurs goals last week, by netting a goal against the Bees.
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Nicolas Jackson added a second goal, placing the Blues just two points behind Liverpool, who still have a game in hand at the top of the league.
Here’s how SunSport assessed the performances of Chelsea.
Robert Sanchez – 7
Although capable of making significant errors, he made several key saves during the match, showcasing one of his better performances.
Malo Gusto – 7
A standout player, demonstrating both physical and mental resilience for the team. Chelsea has not missed captain Reece James at all.
Levi Colwill – 7
Made a crucial block to prevent Damsgaard from scoring, reminiscent of Chelsea great John Terry. Delivered a solid performance overall.
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Tosin Adaribioyo – 6
Displayed impressive strength despite having played in -11 degrees Celsius in Kazakhstan just days prior. He rose well to the occasion despite pressure from injuries to defenders Badiashile and Fofana.
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Marc Cucurella – 4
Had a brilliant run and header for the opening goal, but marred his performance with unsporting behavior, receiving two quick yellow cards leading to his dismissal.
Moises Caicedo – 8
Showed neatness and precision in tackles and took command of the midfield, making significant contributions to Chelsea’s possession and physicality.
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Enzo Fernandez – 7
Demonstrated confidence with accurate passes linking midfield to attack. Maintains composure consistently.
Noni Madueke – 6
Sent an impressive left-footed cross for Cucurella’s goal, showcasing his dynamism, though he fell behind on a few occasions.
Cole Palmer – 6
Had a powerful shot saved in the first half but was otherwise relatively quiet during the match.
Jadon Sancho – 6
Gradually finding his feet in the starting lineup, displaying sharp footwork in the second half that nearly led to an earlier goal for Chelsea.
Nicolas Jackson – 7
Secured a stylish finish for what turned out to be the match-winning goal, despite missing a chance earlier in the first half. A crucial strike that keeps Chelsea’s winning streak alive.
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Subs:
Christoper Nkunku (for Jackson 83 mins) – 5
Was unable to leave a significant impact on the game due to limited time. Chelsea was primarily on the defensive as the match drew to a close.
