Chelsea defeat the Bees 2-0
Chelsea scored with both shots on target. Despite five shots on target, the Bees were unable to score. Final score 2-0 Chelsea.
Pre-game predictions revisited
Prediction #1
**Romelle Donovan will make his Premier League debut against Chelsea.
Correct. Donovan came on for the final minute and managed to get a shot off on his debut.
Prediction #2
Neither Vitaly Janelt nor Ethan Pinnock have scored this season. One of them will break their goal drought against Chelsea.
Incorrect. Janelt played and managed to take a shot, but did not score. Pinnock was an unused substitute.
Prediction #3
Chelsea will concede their first penalty of the season.
Wrong. The Bees conceded one and Chelsea capitalised on it, with Cole Palmer scoring from the spot.
Prediction #4
**Mathias Jensen will play his 10th game against Chelsea.
Correct. Jensen played a full 90 minutes, and narrowly missed a volley that would have changed the game.He played all 90 minutes and led the Bees in clearances (4 - tied), touches in the middle third (30) and interceptions (2).
This story was published on 18 January 2026. It was written by Dennis Flood. The image at the top of this story was generated using AI.
