The results of Chelsea vs Brentford in the 2023-2024 Premier League are already known. The duel at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, Saturday (28/10/2023), ended with a score of 2-0 for The Bees.
The visitors’ winning goals were scored by Ethan Pinnock (58′) with a header and Bryan Mbeumo (90+2′). Even though they were dominant, recording 70% of ball possession, Chelsea were unable to respond.
Chelsea had quite a hard time facing Brentford’s fierce resistance. Entering the 9th minute, Brentford threatened with a shot from Mbeumo, but it was blocked by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Three minutes later, Chelsea answered with a shot from Conor Gallagher. However, his shot was saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Both teams continued to buy and sell attacks. However, no goals were scored so the first half ended with a scoreline.
Brentford stepped on the gas again when the second half had only been running for five minutes. However, Vitaly Janelt’s shot was still blocked by Robert Sanchez. After being repeatedly attacked, Chelsea finally conceded in the 58th minute. Mbeumo’s cross was converted into a goal through Pinnock’s header.
Chelsea continues to have difficulty penetrating Brentford’s defense. The hosts almost didn’t create any chances in the second half.
The team nicknamed The Blues only had a chance to equalize in the 88th minute. However, Thiago Silva’s header still did not meet the target.
It was Brentford who managed to gain the upper hand. Chelsea’s hopes of securing at least one point were dashed after Bryan Mbeumo got his name on the scoreboard in the minute of injury time.
With this result, Chelsea dropped to 11th in the Premier League standings with 12 points. Meanwhile, Brentford managed to climb to 10th place with 13 points.
Regardless of the final result, Pochettino still praised Palmer. According to him, the midfielder has shown quite good performance.
“He showed extraordinary performance, character and personality. You know, it’s always about the team and when you don’t win,” said Pochettino as reported by Football London.
“For sure he is disappointed and we are all disappointed. We are happy with his arrival. He arrived at the last moment of the transfer window, he played as if he had been here for 10 years and showed his character and personality.”
Even though he was only brought in at the start of this season, Palmer immediately adapted to Chelsea’s game scheme. Pochettino was not surprised by that.
“We always expect it. You create expectations when recruiting players, but of course, I can’t say I expected that,” he continued.
“If I told you, I wish I was lying. You always feel the player when you have the player. From the first day when he started training, you started to see his talent but the team needs time to get better.”
