Chelsea started the video game on the front foot however momentum kept stalling by United dropping at every possible contact. This is frustrating to enjoy, for apparent factors, however was a reliable method, momentarily.
Strangely, there were very few show-stopping efficiencies we d be used to seeing in big video games like these. Rather, this was the whole group coming together to all contribute their parts towards a big outcome.
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Olivier “FA Cup Lewandowski” Giroud got in between Lindelöf and Maguire to score the opener after some fantastic work from Azpilicueta. Mason Mount took advantage of roaming passing and some … questionable … goalkeeping to score the 2nd. The game was broadly played in very first equipment after that and Maguire was kind sufficient to score an own goal to cement proceedings.
To say that Chelsea played United off the park would be an understatement. Chelsea nullified Uniteds main player, Bruno Fernandes, and the rest of the group collapsed around him.
Third 4th time lucky.
Chelsea did have a number of likelihoods before scoring the opener. Most notably, Azpilicuetas cross to Marcos Alonso was similar to the patterns utilized in 2017-18 however surprisingly wasnt converted. United were forced to shift from a 3 guy defence due to Baillys injury and that is maybe where the match turned.
A clumsy foul from Hudson-Odoi late in the game spoiled the tidy sheet and made the scoreline flattering for United. Regardless, an excellent efficiency and an even better result for Lampard and his guys.
Notes:
The own goal diminishes Chelseas total xG tally while Uniteds tally is inflated by the penalty.T
The large number of fouls we dedicated were no doubt assisted by the way United play, but even representing that, the group revealed a fighting, nasty streak. More of this please!
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SCORE: 6.5
Reece James
A really fully grown performance from Reece, particularly from a protective point of view. Played a really big part in pinning United down when Chelsea had the ball, too; his overlapping runs and interchanges with Willian and Azpilicueta especially crucial.
SCORE: 9
Was not checked typically and as a result did not have to bail the team out. Could have done much better from set-pieces, with Maguire getting on completion of two fairly excellent opportunities
Willy Caballero
Frank Lampard
Got his tactical setup area on in such a way few supervisors have actually done against Manchester United just recently. Lampard now has wins against each of the “big 6” clubs while also outplaying Leicester and Wolves.
From a team selection viewpoint, the starting eleven picked themselves after Pulisics rest/injury. It will now be intriguing to see if Lampard sticks with this system and if he does, where Pulisic plays.
Stats of note:2 fouls won – Joint 1st4 fouls made – Joint 1st2 interceptions – Joint 2nd2 tackles – Joint 2nd
SCORE: 7.5
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César Azpilicueta
Another monster efficiency at both ends. His propensity to overlap from the right centre-back area could not be stopped by United and he got yet another assist to continue his current productive streak.
Statistics of note:1 assist3 tackles – 1st2 key passes – Joint 1st2 interceptions – Joint 2nd
Did a solid job aerially and kept the ball moving fairly well. Uniteds strategies indicated he was not challenged significantly, but he was solid when called into action other than for one moment of miscommunication between him and Antonio Rüdiger.
Kurt Zouma
RANKING: 8
Stats of note:3 aerial battles won (out of 3) – 2nd
RATING: 7
Antonio Rüdiger
Like Zouma, Rudiger was not called into action frequently however did an excellent job of safeguarding the channels against longer passes. His aerial capability was not required.
Stats of note:2 takes on – Joint 2nd3 fouls – Joint 2nd1 foul won – Joint 2nd
RANKING: 7
Marcos Alonso
A solid display in his finest position. His aerial ability was made full use of by long balls to the flanks. Contributed plenty moving forward too.
Stats of note:3 aerial battles won (out of 3) – Joint 2nd2 interceptions – Joint 2nd
RATING: 7
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A great display to stop his run of poor form. He was asked to keep it as basic as he might and he did a good job of that. The presence of Mateo Kovačić beside him and three protectors behind him decreased his problem in terms of ball progression and defending, respectively.
Jorginho
Statistics of note:2 interceptions – Joint 2nd1 blocked shot – 1st
RANKING: 7
Mateo Kovačić
An excellent exhibit of ball-retention and progression from Kovačić. Chelsea players aimed to him whenever we needed to get out of pressure and he did not let them down. Did well in terms of committing tactical fouls and drawing a couple of, too.
Stats of note:4 fouls dedicated – Joint 1st2 fouls drawn – Joint 1st3 interceptions – 1st4 dribbles finished (out of 4) – 1st
RATING: 8
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Mason Mount
While standard stats do not totally describe his efficiency, simply as they have not done over the course of the season, Mounts turning into an accomplished gamer currently.
The inside forward (or the large number 10, depending upon your viewpoint) spot appears to fit Mount to a tee. This game preserved his streak of excellent screens in that position: two times versus Spurs and as soon as versus Wolves. His objective was fortuitous and yet been worthy of at the very same time, such was his efficiency level at Wembley along with over the previous few weeks.
Stats of note:1 goal3 dribbles completed (out of 3) – Joint 2nd2 fouls made – 3rd
Willian
A normally industrious performance, revealing why Lampard has apparently blind trust in him. This was his ninth start in less than a month however that was not visible on his work-rate.
RANKING: 8
Statistics of note:2 crucial passes – Joint 1st2 takes on – Joint 2nd
SCORE: 7
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Olivier Giroud
Despite all the excitement around possible brand-new signings, Giroud might yet play a vital role next season.
A strong target guy revealing from arguably the very best target guy in business. Addressed Maguire from the very first minute and handled three United centre backs by himself. His motion in package was completely excellent too, as evidenced by his objective. His participation in open play should not go undetected either.
Statistics of note:1 goal6 aerial duels won (out of 11) – 1st3 fouls made – Joint 2nd
Pedro: Did refrain from doing much of note.
RANKING: 7.5
Tammy Abraham: Was induced to see the video game out. Revealed some good feet to produce a great chance for Callum Hudson-Odoi.
United were forced to shift from a 3 male defence due to Baillys injury and that is possibly where the match turned.
His propensity to overlap from the right centre-back area might not be stopped by United and he got yet another help to continue his recent efficient streak. Chelsea gamers looked to him every time we required to get out of pressure and he did not let them down. Did well in terms of devoting tactical fouls and drawing a few, too.
Went at Maguire from the very first minute and took on three United centre backs by himself.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Was presented in location of Kovacic and produced a classic minute by sitting down Pogba.
Callum Hudson-Odoi: Conceded a stupid charge while trying to protect Martial in the box. It did not matter in the scheme of things and it was good to see defensive intent from him. Moving forward, he still offers the impression he does not completely trust his body regardless of his dribble to leave a shot late in the video game.
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