Chelsea were battered 3-0 by Brentford in a disappointing Premier League away fixture. Xabi Alonso's team struggled to score, while the Bees made the most of their opportunities, delivering a painful blow to the Londoners.
Jaidon Anthony opened the scoring for Brentford, while Igor Thiago added a second. Fabio Carvalho sealed the deal in stoppage time.
This heavy defeat marks a significant moment for Chelsea at the start of Alonso’s managerial tenure. The honeymoon period for the new project can now be deemed over; expectations will shift towards not only individual match brilliance but also consistent results.
After an initial upturn, Alonso now faces mounting pressure and must address the issues that became apparent in the defeat to Brentford.
