The discontent at Stamford Bridge wasn't just in the stands. As Chelsea took the pitch following another fan protest against the ownership, the real struggle quickly shifted to the field, where a familiar and deepening crisis unfolded: a complete inability to find the net.

This latest defeat extends a shocking goal drought to nearly six and a half hours of football, stretching back to their 4-1 win at Aston Villa. The numbers paint a bleak picture. In the Premier League, Chelsea have lost five of their last six, are winless at home in five matches, and have managed just one victory in their last eight attempts.

This marks their sixth home league defeat this season—including three consecutive losses—a record of futility at the Bridge not seen since the 1994-95 campaign. More damningly, they've failed to score in each of their last four defeats, matching a barren run not witnessed since 1912.

Injuries haven't helped, with striker Joao Pedro ruled out pre-match and Estevao forced off during the game. But the underlying issue is a systemic failure in attack. The players tasked with scoring are mired in profound slumps. Substitute Liam Delap's drought has reached 20 games, Pedro Neto is without a goal in nine, and Cole Palmer has now gone seven matches scoreless. Even the promising Estevao has only one recent goal to his name, against lower-league opposition.

The problems were compounded by missed opportunities; Enzo Fernandez and Palmer spurned presentable chances, and the woodwork was struck three times. What was once Chelsea's greatest strength has evaporated at the most critical juncture of the season, turning their attack from a weapon into their most glaring weakness.

While questions persist about the defense and goalkeeping, the immediate crisis is clear. The season has ground to a halt because the goals have completely dried up, leaving Champions League hopes in tatters and amplifying the frustrations echoing from the stands.