Brentford hands Chelsea a 3-0 defeat amid defensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Chelsea faced Brentford on September 18, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat. The match showcased Chelsea's ongoing defensive issues alongside offensive failures, exacerbated by Joao Pedro's absence due to injury. Brentford took the lead with a goal from Jaidon Anthony in the 61st minute, prompting a Chelsea collapse. New manager Xabi Alonso has yet to rectify Chelsea's defensive frailties, with the team conceding 12 goals already this season, more than any other Premier League side. Chelsea now enters a three-week international break to contemplate this latest setback.
- •Chelsea concedes three goals, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brentford.
- •Joao Pedro's injury absence impacts Chelsea's ability to score.
- •Chelsea has conceded 12 goals, the most in the Premier League so far.
- •Xabi Alonso is the sixth manager to allow two or more goals in his first five matches.
- •Chelsea now faces a three-week break before their next match.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
- 10:39 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
"Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
"Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:39 PMChelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
- BBC SportSep 18, 2026, 10:39 PMChelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals
Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.
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