How to watch Brentford vs Chelsea in US and UK - TV channel, live stream, early team news

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Chelsea will be aiming to continue its unbeaten start to the season as it takes on Brentford in the Premier League later today.

The Blues are one of just three teams still not to have tasted defeat so far, along with defending champion Liverpool and Crystal Palace, and Enzo Maresca's side will be hoping it can launch a serious title challenge over the course of the season.

They face a Brentford side that has endured a difficult start, having lost two of its opening three games after a summer of major changes, with new boss Keith Andrews aiming for what would be a statement win today.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Brentford vs Chelsea in the United States and UK on Saturday.

What time is kick-off?

It's an 8 pm kick-off UK time at the Gtech Community Stadium - fans in the US will no doubt be happy with the late start.

For them, it's 3 pm Eastern Time and 12 noon Pacific Time.

Is the match on TV?

The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with coverage getting underway from 7:45 pm following West Ham vs Tottenham. Streaming options are available on Sky Go or the Sky Sports website if you get your subscription through another provider.

As for viewers in the US, the game will be broadcast on the USA Network and streamed via NBC.com.

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Early team news

Gustavo Nunez is out for the hosts with a hamstring problem, while Vitaly Janelt, Reiss Nelson and Yunus Konak are all doubts.

As for Chelsea, a late call will have to be made on Cole Palmer, with the midfielder having missed games against West Ham and Fulham after pulling up with a groin injury in the warm-up against the former. He returned to training on Thursday, but did not take part in the whole session, leaving considerable doubt over his involvement.

Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo will all be missing for the Blues, while Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are expected to be out, although both are nearing returns.

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