Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford on Saturday evening in a thrilling encounter during Matchweek 4 of the English Premier League.
Match Summary
Brentford struck first when Kevin Schade opened the scoring in the 35th minute, sending the hosts into halftime with a narrow lead.
In the second half, Chelsea responded strongly. Cole Palmer leveled the score in the 61st minute, and Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo put the Blues ahead in the 85th minute, seemingly securing all three points.
However, the drama was far from over. Substitute Fábio Carvalho stunned Chelsea with a stoppage-time equalizer in the 93rd minute, salvaging a crucial point for Brentford in front of their home crowd.
Impact on Standings
The result meant Chelsea missed out on a third consecutive win that could have taken them to the top of the table. They now sit fifth with 8 points, while Brentford climb to 12th with 4 points, avoiding a second straight defeat.
