One of the reasons why the English Premier League is said to be the most followed league in the world is because of upsets that happen almost every week.
Who would have thought that Brentford, a newly-promoted side, will destroy Chelsea 4-1 away from home? That’s the Premier League for you.
After an uninspiring first half, little did fans know that the second half will be a truckload of excitement.
Just when Chelsea thought Antonio Rudiger’s sublime strike will set the tone for a victory, Brentford, The Bees as they are fondly called, stung the home side not once, but four times!
A brace from Vitaly Janelt, and a goal each from Christian Erikesen and Yoane Wissa gave the away side a famous victory away from home.
Here are three key points to note from the game:
- Brentford have beaten Chelsea for the first time in nine meetings in all competitions, since a 3-1 away win in the top-flight in February 1939. Buzzing.
- Chelsea have lost by three or more goals in a Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge for just the second time, after a 0-3 defeat to Arsenal in April 1997. Stunned.
- Chelsea have conceded 3+ goals against a newly promoted team in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge for only a second time, previously doing so vs West Brom in April 2021 (2-5), with both instances coming under Thomas Tuchel. Unthinkable.
Stats via OptaJoe
