Liam Rosenior tastes victory in first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea

Keith Andrews saw hiw Brentford side lose out to in a derby.

Joao Pedro (centre) and Cole Palmer were on target for Chelsea. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Liam Rosenior tasted victory in his first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea as goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer earned a hard-fought 2-0 win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge.

A run of one league win in nine had placed the home side at serious risk of falling away in the race to qualify for the Champions League, and the situation could have deteriorated further had Keith Andrews’ side made better use of near-total dominance in the second half.