Ben Chilwell Reacts to Hard Fought Win Against Brentford

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Chilwell spoke on his side's victory away from home at the Premier League newcomers.

He said: "We've got Edou to thank. 

"For the last 20-25 minutes, he was superb. We see it everyday in training. He gets the credit he deserves."

The left-back scored his third goal in as many games for club and country, striking a half volley past goalkeeper David Raya.

However it wasn't plain sailing for the Blues throughout the rest of the game, as the hosts rallied all the way until the final whistle, with Mendy producing another world class performance in goal for his side.

Chilwell added: "I am happy to get on scoresheet. Proved to be important. Defensively it was tough, but we showed our steel and how strong we are.

"The first game after the break is important, to try get three points. Two days to train and prepare. There's no excuses, it's about mentality, it was there today."

The win sees Chelsea return to the top of the table after eight games played, having momentarily been knocked off the top after earlier wins for Liverpool and Manchester City.

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