Chelsea’s dreadful home form continued with Brentford masterminding a professional performance to beat the Blues 2-0 on another forgetful afternoon at the Stamford Bridge.
Pochettino had lost Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk before the game, describing their absence a result of small injuries so he had to bring in Axel Disasi and give a start Noni Madueke.
The England under-21 star was really unlucky not to have scored with his first shot on target after some brilliant dropping of the shoulder. Chelsea continued to dominate the game but it was Brentford who got the first goal in the second half.
Ethan Pinnock showing up at the far post to head home a cross from Bryan Mbeumo to quieten the home fans even more. Chelsea were shell shocked and rightfully so.
They pilled the pressure and with just two minutes to end, Bryan Mbeumo sealed a memorable win for the vistors with a cool finish. Making them the first team to beat Chelsea three years running at the Bridge.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have only won one league game at home all season and they will now travel to Tottennham next weekend counting on their away form to help them get back to winning games.
Here is how we rated the Chelsea players out there today.
5. Marc Cucurella - 6
Missed good chance to put his side ahead in the first half. Defensively unbeatable and climbs so high when he’s played through. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Robert Sanchez -4
Nervy first touch in the game. Made a good save in the second half then went forward in search of a Goa and left his goal open. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Cole Palmer-6
Such a glue to have in the team. Played in the number 10 role and was just simply sensational in the first half. Quiet in the second half. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Bryan Mbeumo-5.5
A few miss placed passes in the first half when he could have done better. Not his day. | AFP via Getty Images