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Premier League leaders Chelsea survive late siege to beat Brentford 1-0

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October 16, 2021 Brentford's Pontus Jansson looks dejected after the match REUTERS

Chelsea beat neighbours Brentford 1-0 to keep their grip on the Premier League's top spot on Saturday thanks to a Ben Chilwell strike but they owed their three points as much to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy who denied the hosts with a string of late saves.

Chilwell, back in the team after being side-lined early in the season, scored for the second match in a row when Brentford failed to clear and the ball dropped kindly for him to strike from 12 yards with a half volley in the 45th minute.

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