Chelsea‘s struggles in the Premier League continued as they were defeated 3-0 by Brighton during their Matchday 34 clash. This loss marked the team’s fifth consecutive defeat in the league, an alarming statistic not seen since 1993.
According to The Touchline, the current losing streak represents Chelsea’s longest stretch of five straight league losses in 36 years. The defeat has raised concerns among fans and analysts regarding the team’s performance this season.
Additionally, Chelsea is experiencing its longest run without a clean sheet since the 1996/97 season, with the current streak extending to 12 matches. Notably, the club had previously gone 13 matches without a clean sheet almost three decades ago.
In further context, it has been confirmed that attacking midfielder Cole Palmer and forward Joao Pedro will miss Chelsea’s upcoming match against Brighton due to injuries.