Chelsea's Attacking Woes: £150m Spent, Only Four Goals to Show

Nick Wright's The Radar column sheds light on the Premier League's pressing issues, using data and expert opinion. This week, Chelsea's misfiring forwards are under scrutiny, having scored just four goals despite a £150m summer spending spree. The Blues face Manchester City on Sunday, and with Enzo Fernandez absent, the pressure is on the rest of the squad to deliver. Joao Pedro has been a rare bright spot, with 14 Premier League goals since his £60m arrival from Brighton. However, the likes of Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, and Estevao have struggled to make an impact, with just four goals between them. The quartet's lack of production has raised questions about Chelsea's recruitment strategy, with all four players underperforming their expected goals. Meanwhile, Manchester City's signing of Antoine Semenyo has shown the value of recruiting for the present, rather than the future. Semenyo has scored more goals in nine games for City than Chelsea's young forwards have managed in 78 appearances. Sunderland's Brian Brobbey is another player who has made a significant impact, with his goals worth eight points to his team this season. The striker's clutch performances have been a key factor in Sunderland's surprise success, and he will look to continue his good form against Spurs on Sunday.