Frank Lampard's return to Chelsea lurched to another disaster on Wednesday night as the Blues slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
A Cesar Azpilicueta own goal was followed by a Bryan Mbeumo strike just over ten minutes from the end to condemn the West London side to their 13th league defeat of the campaign. That leaves them in 11th in the table and any form of European football next season now appears to be impossible.
The loss also leaves interim boss Lampard in a hugely difficult position after five losses in as many games since he returned to Stamford Bridge.
