LONDON: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel suffered the first defeat of his reign as struggling West Bromwich Albion took advantage of Thiago Silva's red card to earn a stunning 5-2 win on Saturday .
The Blues, beaten for the first time in 10 league games, remain fourth for now, but both West Ham and Tottenham would go above them if they win on Monday and Sunday respectively. West Brom remain second bottom but their first league win at Chelsea since 1978 gives them a glimmer of hope in the fight to avoid relegation.Thiago was making his first Chelsea start since Feb 4 after recovering from a thigh problem, but he was completely out of touch on his return.The early signs were ominous when Jorginho's wayward pass was intercepted by Pereira on the edge of the Chelsea penalty area, forcing Thiago into a cynical foul that earned him a yellow card.
In keeping with their erratic display, Chelsea were punished for some dismal defending in first half stoppage-time. James surrendered possession and Diagne found Pereira, who danced through the shambolic Chelsea defence before guiding a cool low finish past Mendy from 10 yards.
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