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Brentford’s 100% run at Stamford Bridge continued after a 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the early kick-off on October 28. Despite starting the game quite well, it was yet another disappointing performance from Chelsea as they created very little and offered poor protection to the defenders. Brentford, in contrast, grew in strength with every minute and Chelsea failed to cope with Thomas Frank’s team, especially after the break.
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford Player Ratings
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Match Timeline
10’ – A fine start to the match by Chelsea was confirmed when winger Noni Madueke hit to post after a great counter attacking move initiated by goalkeeper Robert Sanchez
18’ – Marc Cucurella almost picked up the first goal of the evening as he was found with incredible accuracy by a Cole Palmer ball over the Brentford defence
50’ – Robert Sanchez makes a great save to keep Brentford out following a fine shot by 6 yards out Vitaly Janelt, who was found with great aplomb from the channels
58’ – Brentford took the lead at Stamford Bridge once again, as a fine cross into the box was corrected extremely well by an oncoming Ethan Pinnock for a bullet header
90+6’ – As Chelsea pushed forward – including goalkeeper Robert Sanchez – in the search for an equaliser, Brentford made the most of a counter-attacking move to score in the last minute of the game through Bryan Mbeumo
Star Man/Player – Bryan Mbeumo – 8.5/10
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) – 8.50
Even though Bryan Mbeumo had a relatively slow start to the match, he was able to come good as the match wore on. The 24-year-old forward had four shots at goal even if his passing success rate was not great at just 57%.
The Brentford forward was also aerially much better than his Chelsea compatriot, Nicholas Jackson, after winning three headers. Mbeumo ended up playing a crucial role in Brentford’s victory after coming up with the goal and an assist.
Chelsea player ratings
Robert Sanchez 6/10 – Not an individual fault for the goals
Axel Disasi 6/10 – Failed to offer a big offensive threat
Thiago Silva 6/10 – Starting to show his age
Levi Colwill 7/10 – A much-improved performance in the left side of the centre back
Marc Cucurella 7/10 – Almost scored early in the game
Moises Caicedo 6.5/10 – Picked up a booking and did not offer much protection to the backline
Conor Gallagher 7/10 – Best of Chelsea’s midfield
Noni Madueke 6.5/10 – Almost scored Chelsea’s opening with a shot that struck the post
Cole Palmer 7/10 – Chelsea’s best creative influence on the evening
Raheem Sterling 6/10 – Failed to sparkle
Nicolas Jackson 5/10 – Poor throughout the match
Substitutes:
Ugochukwuat 6/10 – Absolutely no impact
Ian Maatsen 6/10 – Created a couple of half chances but nothing noteworthy
Deivid Washington 6/10 – Very little impact
Recce James 6/10 – Unable to make a big difference
Brentford player ratings
Mark Flekken 7/10 – Solid between the posts
Vassbakk Ajer 8/10 – Kept the backline solid and defended well despite a deep line
Ethan Pinnock 8/10 – Scored with a bullet of a header
Nathan Collins 7/10 – Solid performance in the back three
Mads Roerslev 7/10 – Contained sterling quite comfortably
Mathias Jensen 6/10 – Poorest of Brentford’s midfield on the evening
Christian Noergaard 7/10 – Did well to break up Chelsea’s offensive play
Vitaly Janelt 6.5/10 – Failed to pick up Palmer in many situations
Aaron Hickey 7/10 – Kept the ball well
Yoane Wissa 7/10 – Could not offer much to the offence
Bryan Mbeumo 8.5/10 – Came up with the goal and an assist
Substitutes:
Frank Onyeka 6/10 – Did not offer much to the match
Saman Ghoddos 6/10 – Late arrival as a substitute
Yehor Yarmolyuk 6/10 – Late arrival as a substitute
Neal Maupay 7/10 – Provided the assist for the goal
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford Player Ratings – The Final Word
Chelsea’s revival plans came to an abrupt end after a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Brentford, who are fast turning out to be a nemesis for the London outfit in the Premier League. Despite starting the game relatively well, Chelsea faltered after the break. Even with Brentford losing plenty of points late on, Chelsea failed to make any inroads into getting level. Brentford ended up picking a comfortable win.
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