Brentford scores three to overpower Chelsea in Premier League clash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Brentford secured a 3-0 victory over Chelsea on September 18, which marked a setback for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho highlighted Chelsea's defensive frailties, extending their struggles to just one point in three league matches. Chelsea struggled offensively, especially after Joao Pedro's injury. Following the match, Brentford moved into third place in the Premier League, while Chelsea is left reflecting on the gap needed to become title contenders.
- •Brentford's goals came from Anthony, Thiago, and Carvalho.
- •Chelsea has one point from their last three league games.
- •Joao Pedro's injury has limited Chelsea's attacking options.
- •Brentford is now third in the Premier League standings.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford 3-0 Chelsea: What Alonso and Colwill said
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
"Firstly conceding a set piece was not the best, we tried to push and maybe overexposed ourselves, played some passes we shouldn't and they hit us on the counter, and got the second goal and the third goal hit home and hurt. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli became the first player born in 2010 to play in the Premier League, while he was also the first 16-year-old to play for Chelsea in the competition.
"Brentford exposed Chelsea's defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty to ponder over a three-week international break.Brentford, who also beat Tottenham 3-0 on the opening weekend of the season, sit behind only defending champions Arsenal and Manchester City at the top of the table.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:01 PMBrentford 3-0 Chelsea: What Alonso and Colwill said
Firstly conceding a set piece was not the best, we tried to push and maybe overexposed ourselves, played some passes we shouldn't and they hit us on the counter, and got the second goal and the third goal hit home and hurt. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli became the first player born in 2010 to play in the Premier League, while he was also the first 16-year-old to play for Chelsea in the competition.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:11 PMBrentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso's promising start
Brentford exposed Chelsea's defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty to ponder over a three-week international break.Brentford, who also beat Tottenham 3-0 on the opening weekend of the season, sit behind only defending champions Arsenal and Manchester City at the top of the table.
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