Chelsea Face Resurgent Brentford in Liam Rosenior’s First Premier League Game

Kenya, 17 January 2026 - Chelsea are set to host Brentford this weekend in a key Premier League showdown that will not only test the Blues’ ambitions this season but also mark the first league match for head coach Liam Rosenior at the helm.

After a flurry of recent fixtures and managerial change at Stamford Bridge, this west London derby promises drama, intensity, and plenty at stake.

Rosenior, who was appointed Chelsea head coach just days ago, will lead the Blues into their first top-flight match under his guidance.

While he has already experienced a win in the FA Cup and a narrow defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, the Premier League paintbrush awaits his first stroke.

What makes this fixture even more compelling is Brentford’s impressive form. The Bees have been one of the most in-form sides recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six league matches with four wins and two draws.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are desperate for consistency. The Blues have struggled for form domestically, and their last few league results have not reflected their ambitions of breaking into the Champions League places.

Stamford Bridge has not always been kind in recent meetings with Brentford, a side that has proven stubborn and dangerous, particularly on the break. Chelsea will be looking to build momentum and earn a boost in confidence with a positive result at home.