Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo was on target once again, but his late strike was not enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on matchday 16 of the Premier League.
In a competitive encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea came out on top with two well-taken goals, securing all three points.
Mbeumo, however, managed to give Brentford a late glimmer of hope when he scored in the 90th minute, finishing off a pass from teammate Kevin Schade.
The Cameroonian international’s persistence in front of goal has been a bright spot for Brentford this season, and his tally now stands at 10 goals from 18 appearances across all competitions.
Despite Mbeumo’s late effort, Brentford were unable to overturn the deficit, as Chelsea’s dominance throughout much of the game ultimately made the difference.
The defeat leaves Brentford sitting 11th in the Premier League standings with 23 points from 16 matches.
Mbeumo’s form has been crucial for the Bees this campaign, as the forward continues to demonstrate his sharpness and reliability in attack.
His performances have been a key factor in Brentford’s fight to remain competitive in a tightly contested mid-table.
For Chelsea, the victory marks a positive result in their bid to climb the standings after an inconsistent start to the season.
Meanwhile, Brentford will look to regroup quickly as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures.
As the season progresses, Brentford manager Thomas Frank will undoubtedly rely on Mbeumo’s scoring abilities to push the club higher up the table.
With the forward’s impressive contributions so far, Brentford remain optimistic about their prospects moving forward.
