#Football Booster #At 2:30 Beijing time on October 20, the 12th round of the Premier League will usher in a London derby, with Chelsea away to Brentford. Before the game, Chelsea were fourth in the Premier League and Brentford were ninth in the Premier League, with the former eager to win the title on three points and the latter also expected to storm into the European zone. It's also a battle of honour for Chelsea, as they lost to Brentford last season for the first time in 83 years. Chelsea have to watch out for Brentford striker Ivan Tony, who has scored eight goals in 10 Premier League games.
The two sides have met only twice in the league since the Premier League was restructured, with one win each last season. But it's a shame for Chelsea, as they haven't lost to this opponent in 83 years. In the 38/39 season, Chelsea were doubled by Brentford in the league, with scores of 1-3 and 0-1. With a 4-1 defeat to Brentford last season, Chelsea risk losing streak for the first time in 83 years. This London derby is a significant and a great opportunity for Chelsea to wash away their shame.
Of course, in the London derby, Chelsea were never famous. Chelsea have won nine of their last 10 London derbys away and kept seven clean sheets. The Blues' only defeat was a 3-2 defeat to West Ham last season. In addition, Chelsea have won their last five games in all competitions, including four clean sheets. Despite major problems at Chelsea's defence at the start of the season, Chelsea's defence has improved significantly since Porter took over.
Chelsea's focus on this match will be Ivan Tony, the 26-year-old Brentford striker who has scored six goals in his last five Premier League games with a goal efficiency comparable to Haaland and Kane. In the Premier League goalscorers' list, Ivan Tony ranks behind Haaland and Kane with eight goals, and he still has a chance to compete for the Premier League Golden Boot award.
Notably, Ivan Tony's eight goals account for 30% of Brentford's total goals, meaning Chelsea can win the game with a high chance of defending Ivan Tony.
Now Chelsea is not only in good shape, but also very relaxed mentally. Since Thomas Tuchel's departure, the Blues have once again demonstrated their competitiveness. In the Premier League table, Chelsea are eight points behind top-of-the-table Arsenal, but the Blues are currently one game less. With a win over Brentford, the gap between Chelsea and the top of the table will narrow to five points, which will undoubtedly release the pressure on a championship-contendering Chelsea.
In terms of team value, Chelsea's total value reached 860 million euros, Brentford's total value reached 300 million euros, and the total value of the two teams exceeded 1 billion. Although Brentford have just been promoted to the Premier League, they have become a force to be reckoned with. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will continue their winning streak or swallow 83 years of humiliation.