Brentford boss Thomas Frank says that his side “played a very good game here” and “were unlucky not to get a draw”.

“Some big chances we missed in the end.

“We managed for the 90 minutes to go toe to toe with Chelsea, especially in the second half. A draw would have been fair.

“Chelsea are a very good team, well coached, very good players. They spent a few quid on the squad. They’re playing with confidence. Credit to them for pushing us back in the first half.

“Second half we were more aggressive and played higher. You could see how much trouble we caused them by how much they celebrated 2-0 and at the time.

“They are right up there in the title race. They’re very good.

“It was a very competitive game with two teams who wanted to win. It can get heated.”

Moises Caicedo told the media that his teammates “are happy” after a big win.

“This feeling is so good for us. We’ll keep working to keep up.

“We are enjoying it. We’re doing fantastic. N’Golo Kante is my idol. I try to help the team. He’s a very big player. I try my best.

“The sky’s the limit. We will keep working hard. Keep winning, keep the momentum.”

Speaking right after the game, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson said it was a “very big win”.

“Not an easy game. They’re a difficult side to play against. It was difficult because they always play set-pieces. But we won. I’m very happy.

“Listen to the manager, respect the plan and we did that. It was more difficult at the end because they wanted to score again.

“We’re getting to know each other better. Last year is finished, now we’re concentrating on this year.

“I missed that one but I was thinking I’ll get another one and try to score to help the team win. I did exactly that.

“It’s all about getting more experience. I’m getting more confident.

“We’re just trying to win every game and focus on the next one. I don’t look at the table.”

That results keeps Chelsea in outright second place on 34 points, two behind Liverpool (who have a game in hand). The Blues could go top if they beat Everton next week, as they play before Arne Slot’s side.

Brentford are in 11th, on 23 points, level with Newcastle and Spurs but behind the latter on goal difference.

It seems as though Cucurella’s second yellow came for a shove on Brentford’s Kevin Schade. The Spaniard will miss the next match, as the club can’t appeal the decision.

It does look sort of needless, but so is the decision from the referee.

It’s Marc Cucurella who was shown the red card – a second yellow for something, but I’m not sure what exactly yet.

FULL-TIME! Peter Bankes blows the final whistle and Chelsea have cut the lead at the top of the table to just two points!

There’s a scuffle in the centre-circle and there’s been a red card shown to someone – more on that as it comes in.

Janelt is booked for dissent, and chelsea look like they’ve secured an important three points.

A waste for Brentford as Cucurella is brought down and wins a free-kick while defending the ball in. That could be that for the hosts!