In a tightly contested Premier League match at the GTech Community Stadium on March 2nd, Chelsea settled for a 2-2 draw against Brentford, requiring a late equalizer to salvage a point. The Blues initially seized the lead with Nicolas Jackson’s goal in the 35th minute, his second consecutive game finding the net. However, Brentford staged a spirited comeback in the second half, scoring twice within a 19-minute span through Mads Roerslev (59′) and Yoane Wissa (69′).
Chelsea’s Axel Disasi nodded in an equalizer in the 83rd minute, sparing them from defeat. Nevertheless, the performance left some Chelsea supporters dissatisfied, with discontent voiced on social media platforms. One fan expressed, “We deserve better,” while another called for managerial change with the plea to “SACK POCH TONIGHT.”
Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea currently sit in 11th place in the Premier League standings with 36 points from 26 games. Their next fixture is a home encounter against Newcastle United on March 11.
This draw marked Chelsea’s return to league action after a two-week hiatus, with their previous league outing resulting in a draw against Manchester City at the Etihad on February 17th. The Blues managed to overcome Leeds United in the FA Cup fifth round with a late winner in their most recent fixture before the Brentford clash. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup final prior to that.
Despite only securing two victories in their last 12 games, Brentford has consistently proven to be a challenging opponent for Chelsea since their promotion. The Bees claimed a victory at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and nearly completed a double over Chelsea in the recent encounter. With Chelsea winless in their last five encounters against Brentford, the Bees have emerged as a formidable adversary in the Premier League, having won and drawn three of their last five matchups.
Looking forward, Chelsea will prepare for their upcoming clash against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge next Monday.
