BRENTFORD produced a SENSATIONAL second half comeback to thrash European champions Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge. After a disappointing first half, Blues defender Antonio Rudiger broke the deadlock for the hosts less than three minutes into the second period with a thunderous 35 yard screamer. But the visitors came roaring back and drew level two […]
BRENTFORD produced a SENSATIONAL second half comeback to thrash European champions Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge.
After a disappointing first half, Blues defender Antonio Rudiger broke the deadlock for the hosts less than three minutes into the second period with a thunderous 35 yard screamer.
But the visitors came roaring back and drew level two minutes later as Vitaly Janelt fired home with a lovely driven effort.
And the travelling Brentford supporters were in dreamland nine minutes after the break when Christian Eriksen lashed home his first Premier League goal for the club.
But the fun didn’t stop there for Thomas Frank’s men.
On the hour mark Janelt had his second of the match, delightfully chipping Edouard Mendy after a superb through ball from Ivan Toney.
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And Yoane Wissa made sure of the victory three minutes from time, capitalising on a huge Rudiger to fire beyond Mendy.
The result lifts Brentford up to 14th place, 11 points clear of the relegation zone with just seven matches remaining.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are now 14 points behind league leaders Manchester City and only five above Arsenal having played a game more.
More to follow.
