Premier League 2018-19, Matchweek 26: 5 Things we learned

#2 Sarrri must take the blame for Chelsea's struggles

Maurizio Sarri must take responsibility for Chelsea's poor form

Chelsea's last two away games to Bournemouth and Manchester City has seen them equal and overtake the record defeats in The Blues' history.

The mauling at the Etihad showed once again that there is something not quite right with Sarri's Chelsea and the coach has to take responsibility.

"It seems to me they have an issue with having a sufficient amount of determination and being mentally solid".

Maurizio Sarri came out after the league defeat to Arsenal to cast doubts over the mentality of his players. Criticism of the player's mentality and application also swiftly followed after the defeats to Bournemouth and City.

However, it is time for Sarri to stand up and take responsibility for the poor results and performances of his side. He has been as culpable or even more for Chelsea's debacles this season than any player.

Sarrri's stubbornness and refusal to adapt his team to face different opposition has cost Chelsea valuable points in their hunt for a top-four spot.

Tactically, Chelsea has started and ended games in all competitions this season with the same 4-3-3 formation irrespective of the balance of play and result.

Antonio Conte had lost two consecutive games against Liverpool and Arsenal in his first season as boss.

The ex-Juventus manager switched things up tactically and ended up with the league in his first season and a FA Cup in the next season.

Sarri seems too stubborn to change personnel, tactics or formation and it could cost the Blues in the race for UEFA champions league places.