Brentford stop Chelsea from scoring, winning 3-0 in west London derby

Brentford secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the west London derby, highlighting the visitors' ongoing defensive struggles under Xabi Alonso. The match saw Chelsea concede three goals in the second half, starting with Jaidon Anthony nodding in from close range after a corner from Mikkel Damsgaard was headed across by Jannik Schuster. This early goal set the tone for the remainder of the match, as Chelsea failed to respond effectively.

As Chelsea pushed for an equaliser, Brentford capitalised on a counter-attack. Kevin Schade's one-on-one attempt was saved, but Igor Thiago was quick to follow up and score, ending his seven-game goal drought. The goal further compounded Chelsea's woes, as they struggled to maintain their defensive shape and allowed Brentford to exploit gaps in their backline.

The final blow came in stoppage time when Fabio Carvalho scored his first Premier League goal after a lengthy injury layoff. He tapped in from close range following a cross from Schade, sealing a comprehensive victory for Brentford. This result marked the first time this season that Chelsea failed to score in a match, underscoring their struggles in front of goal as well as in defence.

Chelsea's performance was lacklustre, with key players missing due to injury. Joao Pedro's absence was felt in attack, as Danny Welbeck failed to create significant chances. The Blues have now conceded 12 goals in five Premier League matches, the highest in the league, and continue to search for their first clean sheet of the season. Alonso expressed disappointment with the team's performance, emphasising the need for improvement in various aspects of their game.

via Sky Sports