Chelsea missed a golden chance to return with three points from Brentford's away game after conceding an equaliser in the fourth minute of added time. The match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, and the London derby offered everything - twists, misses and a late shock for Mauricio Pochettino's team.
The match started in a whirlwind manner, with the hosts showing in the opening minutes that they would not close down. In the 35th minute, Kevin Shade scored after a lightning counterattack - his tenth goal for Brentford, all of which had been victories.
Greda denied Enzo Fernandez an equaliser before the break, but after the break the Blues changed the scenario. In the 56th minute Substitute Cole Palmer restored parity, and in the 84th minute Moises Caicedo took advantage of a defensive error and with a precise shot made the score 1:2.
When it seemed that Chelsea would leave with the victory, Brentford threw everything forward. In the deep overtime, the hosts won a touch, followed by a shuffle, in which the ball reached Fabio Carvalho. The Portuguese made no mistake and with a precise shot brought the point to the “bees“. Brentford demonstrated character and took advantage of every gap, while Chelsea once again showed that they suffer from a lack of concentration in the decisive moments. Mauricio Pochettino may be pleased with his team's reaction after the break, but the missed victory leaves a feeling of a missed opportunity.