Chelsea, West Ham, Watford, Tottenham - Brentford's April fixtures analysed in relegation battle

It is now the business end of the season, where the race for the title, top four, Europe and survival are all heating up and is set for thrills and spills from next month until May 22.

Brentford are still very much in the fight for survival, despite being eight points clear of the relegation zone. Other teams below them still have games in hand, but still have to face teams at the top end of the table. Watford face Liverpool at Anfield along with Burnley hosting Manchester City, but Brentford cannot be relying on other teams like they have been over the past month.

So, how will the Bees aim to try and nullify their opponents to ensure they can take points off them to ensure their Premier League status for next season?

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It's safe to say this is going to be a difficult one for Brentford to take anything from. Even amidst all the noise regarding new ownership at SW6, the Blues have shown admirable resilience throughout this saga winning their last five league games in a row. Remarkably, their only defeat in 2022 came in January at Manchester City, but a combination of too many draws and injuries saw their title challenge falter.

Whether Chelsea have a new owner in charge by the time Brentford arrive at Stamford Bridge is another thing, but it is unlikely to distract Thomas Tuchel and his side from what should be a regulatory win for the Blues. Thomas Frank will have to ensure the Bees' defence stays super tight to ensure Brentford avoid a hiding, let alone conceding. It will be a game Frank and the players will relish, but one they will have to stay super focused.

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