Sports News of Saturday, 17 January 2026Source: bbc.comChelsea won Liam Rosenior's first Premier League match as head coach as they secured a battling home victory over Brentford. Joao Pedro's powerful first-half strike and Cole Palmer's penalty after the break gave Rosenior a second win in three matches as Blues boss. But they did not have it all their own way, with Brentford having more possession, shots, and shots on target than their hosts. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez forced Michael Kayode into a mistake on the edge of his own box and as the ball broke, Joao Pedro smashed past Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. With Brentford continuing to press, Rosenior sought to protect his lead, withdrawing Garnacho for Andrey Santos in a defensive change.

Source: GhanaWeb January 18, 2026 01:12 UTC