West Brom came from a goal down to defeat Chelsea 5-2 at Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s lunch game kick off.
Following an unprecedented run of 14 game unbeaten, 10-man Chelsea were condemned to their first defeat since the Thomas Tuchel succeeded Frank Lampard in January.
Christian Pulisic had given the hosts the lead having tapped home a rebound, after Marcos Alonso’s fine free kick had come back off the post.
However, it appeared the visitors showed composure despite trailing Chelsea by a goal in the first-half.
Thiago Silva’s absence in the defense proved a daunting task for the Blues who were hoping to stretch or maintain their lead.
The 36-year-old Brazilian was sent off after being booked twice for two rash challenges but both of his tackles came after Jorginho had turned over possession in dangerous areas.
Matheus Pereira scored twice before half-time to end a 12-hour run without conceding a goal for Tuchel’s side. Silva’s dismissal undoubtedly had a huge effect when Sam Johnstone’s long ball landed at the feet of Pereira, who lobbed Edouard Mendy to make it 1-1.
Seconds later, both Jorginho and Reece James were at fault with Pereira being allowed several touches in the Blues’ box before making it 2-1.
Pulisic’s goal did not prevent him from being replaced by Mason Mount at half-time, but things turned even worse for Chelsea as goals from Callum Robinson and Mbaye Diagne made it 4-1.
Mount made it 4-2 after unselfish work from Werner, who now has more assists than goals this season in all competitions, but it was too little too late.
Robinson struck again in added time to make it 5-2 to ensure West Brom secured their joint-biggest win at Stamford Bridge, last winning 5-2 here in 1928-29.
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It was a true fighting spirit form The Baggies and not a result Chelsea had wanted ahead of the game against Roma.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
https://twitter.com/TheGeniusJaj/status/1378356378696290304
https://twitter.com/BrunoUxd/status/1378359982941429765
Lampard sitting at home rn like pic.twitter.com/3r4KVHoWxV
— Emile Heskey (@EmileHe35339231) April 3, 2021
Facts… mi nuh trust tuchel still… and I think Lampard shouldn't have been fired I understand why, but Tuchel is not the guy if u ask me
— Mr. Adonis (@tevint94) April 3, 2021
https://twitter.com/RedMenVision/status/1378363399810191364
When you realise that Tuchel is just French for Frank lampard #CHEBA
— Mr. Evening (@One_dope) April 3, 2021
