Watch Chelsea newcomer Welbeck’s PL goals from last season
Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton, and the BBC video highlights all 13 Premier League goals he scored during the 2025-26 season. The compilation matters because it showcases the form Chelsea hope the experienced forward can bring to their attack.
Welbeck’s goals include three scored against Chelsea, underlining his effectiveness last season. The video is available only to UK users and accompanies the BBC’s report on his move to the club.
- Chelsea sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton
- Welbeck scored 13 league goals last season
- Three of those goals came against Chelsea
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Danny Welbeck is an experienced English forward who has played for several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Brighton. Chelsea are one of English football’s leading clubs and compete in the Premier League, the country’s top division.
A forward’s goals are one way to judge their contribution, though they do not show the whole of their play. Welbeck scored 13 times in the league last season, including three goals against Chelsea, and the club will look to his experience as it strengthens its attack.
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The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Welbeck's 13 Premier League goals last season demonstrate proven finishing quality and capability at the highest level. As an established forward, he offers Chelsea immediate attacking reinforcement with a clear track record of scoring in the Premier League, providing the goalscoring impact the club needs this season.
The case against
Whilst 13 goals is creditable, Welbeck achieved that in a more defensively-oriented Brighton side with fewer overall attacking opportunities. As an experienced player, there are legitimate questions about whether he can sustain that form at a bigger club with greater expectations and demands, and whether Chelsea's investment might be better spent on developing younger talent for longer-term squad building.