Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso’s promising start

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Jason CrossJournalist at Jamaica Observer

September 18, 2026

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Brentford batter Chelsea to undo Alonso’s promising start

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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — 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.

After a promising start to life under the former Real Madrid coach, Chelsea have picked up just one point from their last three league games.

Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho took unbeaten Brentford above their west London neighbours and up to third in the table.

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