Chelsea’s woeful run without a goal continues, with the team suffering a fifth consecutive loss without scoring. The last time the Blues failed to find the net in five straight matches was in 1912. According to BBC Sport, Liam Rosenior’s side was beaten 1-0 by Manchester City on Sunday, with Chelsea’s poor form leaving the team in 12th place in the Premier League table.
The defeat marked Chelsea’s fifth loss in a row, with the team’s inability to score a goal in these matches a major concern for Rosenior. The Chelsea boss has come under fire for his team’s lacklustre display, with some questioning his tactics and the players’ commitment to the cause.
Key moments
Rosenior’s side was outplayed by Manchester City throughout the match, with the visitors creating several scoring opportunities. The only goal of the game came in the 25th minute, when Erling Haaland scored from close range after a mistake by Chelsea’s defence.
Reaction
Rosenior was left fuming with his team’s performance, describing their display as ‘indefensible’ and ‘unacceptable’. ‘We can’t keep making excuses, we have to take responsibility for our actions,’ Rosenior said in a post-match interview. ‘We’ve been working on our game plan, but it’s clear that we’re not executing it properly. We need to find a way to score goals and win matches.’
Up next
Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge next Sunday, kick-off 4:30pm BST.
References
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