Chelsea's £150m Forwards Struggle to Find the Net

In the latest edition of The Radar, a Sky Sports column, Nick Wright delves into the world of Premier League data and opinion to shed light on key stories. This week's focus is on Chelsea's attacking woes, Semenyo's instant impact at Manchester City, and Brian Brobbey's clutch performances for Sunderland. Chelsea's supporters may not miss Enzo Fernandez, who has been sidelined due to his comments about Real Madrid, but his absence will be felt as the team faces Manchester City. The Blues have struggled to score against top-level opposition, and their misfiring attack is a significant concern for Liam Rosenior. Joao Pedro has been a bright spot, with 14 Premier League goals since his £60m arrival from Brighton. However, the rest of the forwards signed last summer have failed to impress, with Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, and Estevao scoring just four Premier League goals between them despite a combined transfer fee of £150.5m. The quartet has underperformed in terms of expected goals, with Delap being the biggest culprit. Their struggles raise questions about Chelsea's recruitment strategy, which has focused on youthful players. In contrast, Manchester City's signing of Antoine Semenyo has proven to be a shrewd move, with the 26-year-old scoring more goals in nine Premier League games than Chelsea's young forwards have managed in 78. Semenyo's goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool was his eighth in all competitions, and his impact has helped to reinvigorate City's attack. Meanwhile, Sunderland host Spurs on Sunday, and Brian Brobbey will be looking to continue his clutch performances. The striker has scored six Premier League goals, with all but one being crucial in securing points for his team. His goals have been worth a total of eight points to Sunderland this season. The importance of Youri Tielemans' return to fitness for Aston Villa cannot be overstated, and he will face Nottingham Forest on Sunday. A busy schedule on Super Sunday includes Crystal Palace vs Newcastle, Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, and Sunderland vs Spurs, all available to watch on Sky Sports.