Chelsea's Struggling Forwards: £150m Investment Yields Only Four Goals

Get the inside scoop on the Premier League with The Radar, a Sky Sports column that combines data and opinion to shed light on the biggest stories. This week's highlights include: Chelsea's underperforming attacking recruits, Semenyo's instant impact at Manchester City, and Brobbey's clutch performances for Sunderland. Chelsea's attacking woes are a major concern for Liam Rosenior, with the team failing to score in three consecutive games against top-level opposition. Despite Joao Pedro's impressive 14 Premier League goals, the rest of the forwards signed last summer have struggled, with Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, and Estevao scoring just four Premier League goals between them. At just 18, Estevao has shown promise, but the others have failed to live up to expectations. Finishing has been a major issue, with Delap underperforming expected goals by nearly three goals. Manchester City's recruitment strategy, on the other hand, has paid off, with Antoine Semenyo scoring more goals in nine games than Chelsea's young forwards have in 78. Semenyo's peak age and Premier League experience have allowed him to make an instant impact, and his visit to Stamford Bridge on Sunday may have Chelsea reevaluating their approach to the transfer market. Elsewhere, Sunderland host Spurs, and Brian Brobbey will be looking to continue his clutch performances, having scored six crucial Premier League goals. With a bumper schedule on Super Sunday, including Crystal Palace vs Newcastle and Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa, there's plenty to look forward to.