Edouard Mendy the hero as Chelsea survive 'hell on earth' at Brentford to go top

Bryan Mebeumo was out of luck, hitting the post twice, as Thomas Frank's men failed to get at least the point they deserved

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy celebrates after the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, London. Picture: PA

Premier League: Brentford 0 Chelsea 1 (Chilwell 45) 

Edouard Mendy was surprisingly not one of the five Chelsea players nominated for the upcoming Ballon d'Or award, but Thomas Tuchel had his French goalkeeper to thank for this hard-fought win against a battling Brentford side.