Palmer hoping to return from his latest injury today (Picture: Getty)Chelsea hope to have Cole Palmer and Reece James available for their Premier League clash at home to Brentford this afternoon. Both he and James returned to training on Thursday and will be expected to make the squad for the visit of the Bees. Chelsea XI to face Brentford – Metro predictionJames’ availability should see him reclaim his spot at right-back with Palmer slotting back into his no10 role. Chelsea vs Brentford TV channel, live stream and kick-off timeChelsea vs Brentford kicks off today (Saturday 17 January) at 3pm. Arrow MORE: Man Utd vs Man City: Predicted lineups today and confirmed team newsArrow MORE: Man Utd legend accepts World Cup job days after missing out on interim roleArrow MORE: Crystal Palace next manager odds to replace Oliver Glasner

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 07:04 UTC