Chelsea vs Brentford Match Updates

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1. 18 Sep

   Brentford have started the season unbeaten in four matches and have picked up four points at home.

   3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 19 articles

• 19 Sep Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoonBrentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday, with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho, pushing them above their west London rivals in the Premier League table. The match highlighted Chelsea's defensive issues under new manager Xabi Alonso, who has struggled to maintain consistency since taking over; Chelsea have picked up just one point from their last three league games.Al Jazeera
• 18 Sep Chelsea: Xabi Alonso told exactly how to fix 'soft' and 'fragile' defenceAfter Chelsea's defeat in their derby match, pressure is building on manager Xabi Alonso to improve his team’s defense, which conceded three goals due to set-piece mistakes and poor marking. Former Chelsea defender John Terry highlighted the defense’s fragility and lack of mental toughness, suggesting that the upcoming international break provides Alonso with an opportunity to address these issues through video…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goalsChelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brentford in the Premier League due to their struggling defense and lack of scoring without injured striker Joao Pedro. The match highlighted Chelsea’s defensive issues, having conceded 12 goals this season—the most in the league—and manager Xabi Alonso's inability to establish tactical coherence or stop conceding goals despite recent signings and debut appearances by new…BBC
• 18 Sep Brentford climbs to third in Premier League after sweeping Chelsea aside 3-0Brentford secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, moving up to third place with nine points from five games. The winning goals were scored by Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho in the second half. Chelsea’s performance was criticized by manager Xabi Alonso for inconsistency throughout the match, highlighting tactical issues that need improvement.Toronto Star
• 18 Sep Levi Colwill issues damning Chelsea verdict as Blues 'bullied' by BrentfordLevi Colwill, captain for Chelsea against Brentford, criticized his team's performance following a defeat due to poor set piece defense and being outmatched physically by the home side. Colwill acknowledged that Chelsea was bullied and needed significant improvement, particularly in defending set pieces where marking was sloppy and led to goals. The article focuses on Chelsea’s defensive issues and their preparation…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past ChelseaBrentford remained unbeaten in the Premier League after defeating Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium. The match report indicates that all three goals were scored in the second half, securing Brentford's strong start to the season. This content is specifically available to UK users.BBC
• 18 Sep Xabi Alonso responds to Chelsea critics as pressure mounts after Brentford humblingXabi Alonso addressed criticism following Chelsea's loss to Brentford, their third consecutive winless match. The team remains without a clean sheet in league play and is now seventh in the table. Alonso acknowledged the difficulty of his role but emphasized that significant improvements are needed across mentality, tactics, and overall performance to compete effectively in the Premier League.Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Chelsea stung by Joao Pedro absence and key talking points from Brentford defeatChelsea suffered a defeat against Brentford in a match where Jaidon Anthony and Igor Thiago scored for the hosts, followed by a late goal from Fabio Carvalho. The loss highlights Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly with wing-backs leaving large spaces that were exploited by Brentford’s attacking players. Additionally, the absence of Joao Pedro was notably felt as he is key to linking up play and…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep A weight off Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratingsBrentford defeated Chelsea 3-0, climbing to third place in the Premier League while extending Chelsea’s winless streak to three matches. Key goals came from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and substitute Fabio Carvalho. The article focuses on player ratings, highlighting Thiago's goal as a significant moment for him personally, with his celebration suggesting relief after a four-game scoreless run.BBC
• 18 Sep Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: Wasteful Blues punished as Bees romp to decisive derby victoryChelsea suffered a 3-0 loss to Brentford in a west London derby, dropping them to winless in three league matches. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Tello (correct name is likely Thiago), and Fabio Carvalho sealed the victory for Brentford, while Chelsea struggled despite creating numerous scoring opportunities.Evening Standard

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