Time will tell if Chelsea's win was title-worthy or not
Mendy came to Chelsea's rescue -- not for the first time -- as the Blues resisted a fierce Brentford effort and took all three points on Saturday.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
3-3-2, 11th in English Premier League
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Chilwell stunner seals Chelsea win at Brentford
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Wissa grabs last-gasp winner as Brentford beat West Ham
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Liverpool draw with Brentford in six-goal thriller
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Toney scores, assists as Brentford beat Wolves
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Late Trossard winner for Brighton hurts Brentford
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Henry's long, painful road to the Premier League reflected in Brentford's promotion journey
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Villa and Brentford play out feisty 1-1 draw
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Palace held by Brentford in goalless stalemate
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New season, same old Arsenal in loss at Brentford
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Brentford top Arsenal after 74-year top-flight exile
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Brentford stadium announcer falls into green screen (0:52)
Elanga, 19, scores again in Manchester United draw
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Brentford earns Premier League promotion in 2-0 win vs. Swansea (1:24)
Brentford beat Swansea to reach PL for 1st time
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Brentford complete thunderous counter attack for 2-0 (0:45)
Ivan Toney gives Brentford the lead from the penalty spot (0:50)
Brentford fight back to return to final
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Brentford wins thriller to book playoff final spot (2:27)
Bournemouth take slim promotion lead over Brentford
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Danjuma's winner gives Bournemouth one foot in the final (1:04)
2021-22 Prem Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +20 | 22 |
| Manchester City | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +16 | 18 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 15 |
| Manchester United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| West Ham United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 |
| Everton | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 |
| Arsenal | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 14 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Brentford | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Leicester City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| Watford | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| Crystal Palace | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -3 | 9 |
| Southampton | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| Leeds United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 7 |
| Burnley | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 4 |
| Newcastle United | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -9 | 4 |
| Norwich City | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -21 | 2 |
2021-22 Team LeadersEnglish Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish Premier League
Goal Difference36th
Goals Scored10Tied-12th
Assists4Tied-18th
Goals Conceded74th