Chelsea’s four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end on Saturday with a 2-0 loss to Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Bryan Mbeumo scored a late goal and assisted Ethan Pinnock’s second-half opener to secure the win for Brentford. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea struggled to convert their chances, resulting in their defeat. The team had 17 shots with an expected goals (xG) value of 1.57, highlighting their attacking prowess but lack of finishing. If you would like to subscribe, please check the opt-in box. Thank you for signing up! Don’t miss any updates by keeping an eye on your inbox. Apologies, but there was an error processing your subscription.
Although Chelsea earned a decent point against Arsenal at home, their upcoming schedule in the Premier League is tough. They will face Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Manchester United, making it one of the most challenging stretches in the English topflight. In the middle of these games, there will be a November international break, which could be a turning point for Chelsea’s season. During this break, summer signing Christopher Nkunku is expected to make his return to the squad. Manager Mauricio Pochettino is optimistic that Nkunku will be ready to play by late November. Pochettino described Nkunku as a crucial player for the team and expressed the need for additional goalscorers. Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig this past summer but has been sidelined due to a knee injury that required surgery. Pochettino hopes that Nkunku’s return will help improve the team’s position in the table and increase their goal-scoring ability.
After their defeat to Brentford, Chelsea is now in 11th place in the Premier League, with Brentford moving ahead to 10th place. The upcoming matches against Spurs and City will be challenging, but there is hope that the fixtures against Newcastle, Brighton, and United will be more favorable if Nkunku is available to play. The key for Chelsea in the next few weeks will be to succeed in the EFL Cup against Blackburn Rovers to keep their chances for silverware and European qualification alive. Additionally, they will need to perform well against Tottenham and Manchester City, similar to their recent draw with Arsenal, to stay within reach of the top half of the table.
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