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Chelsea 2-1 Brentford: In-form Blues move just two points behind Liverpool and underline title credentials after goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea moved just two points behind Liverpool and underlined their Premier League title credentials after beating Brentford 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Marc Cucurella headed home the opening goal for the Blues before Nicolas Jackson doubled their lead on 80 minutes, wrapping up another crucial victory.

Bryan Mbeumo capitalised on sloppy play to halve the deficit for the visitors and set up a grandstand finish but Chelsea rode out late nerves and held on.

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