Boss Thomas Frank praises Brentford's performance and says a draw with Chelsea would have been "well deserved" as they lose 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Head coach Enzo Maresca praises Chelsea's spirit but says they are "not ready to compete" for the Premier League title as they close in on leaders Liverpool following their 2-1 win against Brentford.

Marc Cucurella set Chelsea on their way in 2-1 win over Brentford only to be shown a red card after the final whistle was blown after appearing to push Kevin Schade

CHELSEA 2-1 BRENTFORD: Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson scored as the Blues moved two points off the Premier League summit, with the Spaniard's sending off the only disappointment

Marc Cucurella went from hero to villain during Chelsea's Premier League victory over Brentford at Stamford Bridge after being embroiled in a furious showdown with Fabio Carvalho

Newcastle United were rampant as they put Leicester City to the sword with a St James's Park thrashing on Saturday - offering proof that Eddie Howe has found his best midfield

Newcastle are ready to challenge Arsenal and Premier League leaders Liverpool in the January transfer window, despite Eddie Howe's concerns over the Magpies compliance with financial rules

Ruud van Nistelrooy suffered his first defeat as Leicester boss as the Foxes were hammered at Newcastle, with the Ducthman changing his goalkeeper at half-time of the trip to Tyneside

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe praises his side after a dominant 4-0 win against Leicester City.

Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy says his side were punished for failing to deal with "standard situations" during a 4-0 defeat by Newcastle.