Chelsea v Brentford player ratings: Sterling 5, Palmer 7; Pinnock 8, Mbeumo 9

Blues stung 2-0 by Bees in West London derby clash at Stamford Bridge

Robert Sanchez 7/10

CHELSEA RATINGS: Solid early save from Mbeumo eased early nerves after last week’s blunder. No chance with first goal goal. Brilliant last-minute save to deny Yarmolyuk but left embarrassed in injury-time after going up for corner only for Brentford to counter and make it 2-0. AFPShow less

Axel Disasi 6/10

Frenchman returned to starting XI with Reece James still not fit to start at right-back and hardly troubled in first half. But guilty of weak defending as Pinnock was allowed to power home free header to open scoring. ReutersShow less

Thiago Silva 7/10

Chelsea’s Mr Consistent. Brazilian enjoyed a stroll in the London sunshine for much of the game, although showed his frustration at failure of teammates at both ends of the pitch. Team’s defensive discipline disappeared late on, though, as Chelsea hunted for leveller. APShow less

Levi Colwill 7/10

Generally assured at back although Mbeumo was tough opponent. His partnership with Silva looks a good one but little else for Chelsea to cheer about on another frustrating day at Stamford Bridge. ReutersShow less

Marc Cucurella 7/10

Looks a far more confident player after a tough time last season. Had great chance to open scoring but could only volley tamely at Flekken. AFP

Conor Gallagher 6/10

Captain on day with James still easing his way back from injury, midfielder saw bouncing strike palmed away by Flekken in first half. Couldn’t inspire team in disastrous second-half showing from the Blues. Getty ImagesShow less

Moises Caicedo 6/10

Big-money summer signing from Brighton still finding his feet in Chelsea midfield. Guilty of nasty late challenge on Norgaard that wasn’t far off being a straight red in second-half. Reuters

Raheem Sterling 5/10

Blazed shot wildly over bar in 20th minute and then felt he should have had penalty after Roerslev push minutes later. Influence waned as game went and was poor in second-half when Chelsea needed his attacking nous and experience. AFPShow less

Cole Palmer 7/10

Showed his vision to pick out Cucurella with perfect cross but defender wasted first-half opportunity. Touch, distribution and movement top-class in opening 45 minutes, but – like team as whole – attacking threat seemed to disappear after break. AFPShow less

Noni Madueke 6/10

A lively start, curling beautiful strike off crossbar in opening 10 minutes but then drifted out of game and hooked in second half. EPA

Nicolas Jackson 5/10

First start since September following wrist injury and it showed as he offered little threat and was well marshalled by Brentford’s defence. AP

Reece James 6/10

SUBS: (On for Disasi 67’) Chelsea need their influential captain fit and flying if they want to improve their woeful home record. PA

Ian Maatsen 5/10

(On for Mdueke 67’) Little impact from Dutch winger. Getty Images

Deivid Washington N/A

(On for Cucurella 81’) Brazilian teenager came on for Chelsea debut and nearly sneaked late leveller but couldn’t get on end of ball into box. Lesley Ugochukwu: N/A (On for Caicedo 81’) AFP

Mark Flekken 7/10

BRENTFORD RATINGS: Dutch keeper would have been relieved when Cucurella vollyed straight at him early on and was then tested by long-range Gallagher strike that bounced right in front of him. But then hardly troubled again as Chelsea managed just two shots on target all game. ReutersShow less

Kristoffer Ajer 8/10

Norwegian was superb at the back as Brentford’s defensive trio held their own against Chelsea’s attack assembled at great expense but humbled by the Bees here. Getty Images

Ethan Pinnock 8/10

Has worked his way from non-league football to being one of first names on Bees’ teamsheet and headed home opening goal just before hour mark. Almost blotted copy book though by gifting possession to Palmer and had to make recovery tackle to save own skin. Getty ImagesShow less

Nathan Collins 8/10

Irishman played important role in Brentford keeping a clean sheet. Did everything asked of him in the air and on the deck helping mark Jackson pretty much out of the game.

Aaron Hickey 7/10

Back in team after one-match ban, had chance to attack Chelsea goal late in first half but poor first touch sent ball racing out for goal kick. Helped keep Madueke very quiet. AFP

Mads Roerslev 7/10

Took huge risk by shoving Sterling in penalty area that referee and VAR deemed no penalty. Bizarrely decided to send ball 50 metres back to keeper rather than send ball into crowded penalty area in failed first-half corner routine. Solid overall although annoyed home fans and players with his moaning in second half. APShow less

Mathias Jensen 7/10

Danish midfielder took nasty scrape down back of ankle from Caicedo tackle just before break but able to carry on. Good cut-back to set up chance for Janelt. Neat and tidy throughout. EPA

Christian Norgaard 8/10

Captain was part of Brentford’s hard-working midfield three who give Brentford a tough shield in front of defence that Chelsea struggled to break through. Left in agony and lucky to escape serious injury after late Caicedo tackle. APShow less

Vitaly Janelt 8/10

Backed off and backed off giving Madueke too much space to curl effort off bar in first half but was rare blemish as he made number of important interceptions. Drilled shot straight at Sanchez just after half-time that was certain goal if hit either side of keeper. ReutersShow less

Bryan Mbeumo 9/10

Forced early save from Sanchez. Fine run and cross to set-up Pinnock goal. At heart of two late counter-attacks, once of which saw Yarmolyuk shot saved and the other finished by Mbeumo himself for sixth goal of season after Sanchez went up for corner. Getty ImagesShow less

Yoane Wissa 5/10

Scored against Burnley last time out but barely touched ball in first half never mind go close to scoring. Worked hard throughout but no threat in front of goal. Reuters

Frank Onyeka 6/10

SUBS: (On for Jenson 64’) Booking with five minutes left had been coming after number of niggly fouls. Reuters

Neale Maupay N/A

(On for Wissa 76’) Booked before even coming on for stupidly going on to pitch while warming up and moving ball ahead of Chelsea free-kick. Provided assist for Mbeumo’s clincher. Reuters

Yehor Yarmolyuk N/A

(On for Janely 76’) Had chance to make it 2-0 as Brentford found themselves four-on-one after counter-attack but saw shot well saved by Sanchez. Getty Images

Saman Ghoddo N/A

(On for Hickey 84’) AP

Chelsea's dismal home form came back to haunt them once against as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Second-half goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo condemned Mauricio Pochettino's side to a third loss this season in the league at Stamford Bridge – and ninth this year.

Chelsea only had themselves to blame for this latest defeat as the Blues had 17 shots to Brentford's seven and went closest to scoring in the first half when Noni Madueke struck the woodwork.

But defender Pinnock headed Brentford into the lead just before the hour mark and Mbeumo sealed the points in injury-time after a counter-attack that saw Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez failing to get back in time after going upfield for a corner.

Victory lifted Brentford to 10th in the table, one point and one place above Chelsea, and means that Brentford have won all three of their visits to Stamford Bridge as a Premier League club.

“We know they're a top quality side, we've seen their performances raise in the last few weeks,” said Pinnock after the match.

“There was a big defensive focus on stifling them, staying in the game, just trying to frustrate them. We knew the longer the game went on the more we could grow into it.

“I was buzzing [after scoring]. The long throws we work on a lot. My job is to hang around the back post and stay onside and attack anything that gets over the last man. I got there.

“As soon as he crossed it I could see the height. It was just about timing and making sure I got good contact. I'm delighted.”

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