Chelsea's £150m Forwards Struggle to Find Form

Nick Wright's The Radar column explores the Premier League's most pressing stories through data analysis and expert opinion. This week, Chelsea's attacking woes come under scrutiny. Despite spending £150m on new forwards, the team has only managed four goals from these players. Joao Pedro has been a rare bright spot, with 14 Premier League goals, but others like Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, and Estevao have struggled to make an impact. Their lack of form has raised questions about Chelsea's recruitment strategy, which has focused on young players. In contrast, Manchester City's signing of Antoine Semenyo has proven to be a shrewd move, with the 26-year-old scoring eight goals in all competitions. Meanwhile, Sunderland's Brian Brobbey has been a clutch player, scoring crucial goals in the dying minutes of matches. With a busy schedule of Premier League matches on the horizon, including Chelsea's clash with Manchester City, all eyes will be on these teams to see if they can turn their fortunes around.