Chelsea's set-piece vulnerabilities exposed again in a devastating 3-0 loss to unbeaten Brentford

Set-piece struggles continue for Alonso<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-injury-joao-pedro-moises-caiced-reece-james-xabi-alonso-brentford/blt74a3b45eb230a3d5">Chelsea</a> started the match brightly but failed to capitalise on their early dominance at the Gtech Community Stadium. Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer created several dangerous opportunities in the first half, testing the hosts' resolve.However, the visitors collapsed after the break. Brentford broke the deadlock in the 61st minute when Jaidon Anthony converted a well-worked corner. This marked the fifth set-piece goal Chelsea have conceded already this season, exposing a severe lack of defensive organisation. The Blues' backline appeared completely static, allowing their opponents to seize control of the contest.Brentford dominate the physical battle%WIDGET:IMAGE|url=https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2295975350/crop/MM5DINRTGE5DENRQGU5G433XMU5DAORSGM4A====/GettyImages-2295975350.jpg|caption=Brentford dominate the physical battle%Following the opening goal, Keith Andrews' men intensified their pressure and dominated the physical midfield battles.