Rosenior's Chelsea woes continue amidst claims of bad luck

Welcome to The Debrief, a Sky Sports column where Adam Bate analyzes the latest Premier League matches using data and opinion. This week's discussion revolves around Liam Rosenior's Chelsea, who have plummeted to ninth in the Premier League table since he took over. Their recent defeat to Manchester United marked four consecutive losses, with three of those occurring at home. Rosenior attributes the loss to bad luck, citing the team's dominance and numerous missed opportunities. However, statistics reveal that Chelsea's finishing has been poor, with the team failing to score despite having the most shots since mid-March. Their chances have been of lower quality, and they have struggled to penetrate the penalty box. The team's attacking players have underperformed in terms of expected goals, which may be a consequence of their style of play or personnel. Meanwhile, other teams, such as Liverpool, have seen their attacking players make a significant impact. The article also discusses Florian Wirtz's performance for Liverpool, who has created numerous chances but struggled to retain possession and impose himself on the game. Newcastle's intense playing style has also been leaving gaps, making them vulnerable to counter-attacks. Their defense has been leaky, and their home form has been alarming, with five losses in their last six Premier League games at St James' Park.