Chelsea hand Danny Welbeck first Premier League start against Brentford

Danny Welbeck leads the Chelsea attack against Brentford in the fifth round of the Premier League, with Cole Palmer also named in the starting line-up.

The match will begin at 22:00 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has left Joao Pedro out of the squad because of an injury, while Welbeck makes his first Premier League start for the club.

Chelsea’s line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.

Defenders: Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana.

Midfielders: Pape Shafaria, Jordan Henderson, Valentin Barco, Cole Palmer.

Forwards: Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck, Pedro Neto.

Chelsea sit sixth in the Premier League with seven points from two wins, one draw and one defeat.

Brentford are seventh with six points, having recorded one victory and three draws.