CHELSEA made it three Premier League wins on the spin after seeing off rock-bottom Sheffield United.
- Final score: Sheffield Utd 1-2 Chelsea
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VAR DRAMA
Timo Werner won a contentious penalty this evening with some claiming he deliberately ran into Ramsdale to win a penalty.
The Sky Sports team were divided on whether it should have been given. Graeme Souness said: “He made no attempt to avoid the goalkeeper, he could have damaged the goalkeeper big-time with that.
“He overhits the ball and then appears to run straight at him.
“If he’d caught him with his knee cap instead of his thigh, Ramsdale would be in hospital tonight.”
TUCHEL TALKS
Speaking on Sky Sports, Thomas Tuchel says: “You arrive in February in Sheffield, you know what’s waiting for you- it feels like a cup game when you arrive here, against a team full of energy, very physical and good at defending.
“You have to accept it’s not going to be easy.
“We had some difficult moments to overcome, but it was a deserved win and from that, we can build confidence. “
On Timo Werner, Tuchel says: “When he plays like this, we are very happy, it’s a big step forward.
“He won a decisive penalty against Tottenham and again today, it was also an amazing assist from him. If he carries on like this the goals will come.”
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TIMO WERNER TALKS
When asked on the ref’s decision not to immediately point to the penalty spot, Werner says: “I was shocked, as I thought it was a clear penalty, I pushed the ball away from him [Ramsdale] and he got me.
“VAR is good and helped the referee. In football when someone does mistakes a goal comes -both teams made mistakes today. “
On the injury he’s suffered tonight, Werner says: “I have a dead leg from that penalty tackle – the 10/15 minutes after were hard, so I told the manager to take me off.
“I think it’s better to have 11 fit players on the pitch not ten and a half. “
MAN OF THE MATCH
Speaking on Sky Sports, Timo Werner says: “I think it was a good win for us, it was a difficult game against a tightly-defended Sheiffield.
“From myself, again, no goal, but it’s good to see I can help the team with other things- so I keep going.
“Two assists like today is good, but as a striker you want to score.
“It’s a long period in my career not to score, but you have to keep trying and the goals will come.”
On his new manager, he says: “Every manager is different in how they want to play- he gives us lots of ideas, so now I’m a left ten.
“It’s very good for me and I think the last wins were a good move from the manager.”
GOLDEN TUCH?
Tuchel has only been head coach of Chelsea since 26 January.
He’s got his reign off to a flying start…
STILL HOPE FOR THE BLADES?
It’s a long way to safety for Sheffield United as they remain rock bottom.
Chelsea, meanwhile, climb into fifth. They’re now just one point behind Liverpool.
FT: SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-2 CHELSEA
SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-2 CHELSEA
94. Sharp makes a final run down the right wing- he makes it beyond Christensen but Rudiger stops him.
They have a throw-in, deep in Chelsea’s half.
McBurnie tries to turn the ball back in for Sharp who attempts an overhead kick, but Mendy reacts well and stops the shot.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-2 CHELSEA
93. Chelsea have had three shots on target to Sheffield United’s one.
The Blades have played well but they haven’t been threatening enough in front of goal.
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92. Chelsea aren’t giving up just yet.
James tries to pick out Hudson-Odoi in the centre of the box, but Basham acts as a barrier.
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90. Rudiger with another important block as he denies Brewster from the edge of the area.
Brewster recycles the ball but his second attempt is blocked by Jorginho.
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90. Five additional minutes at Bramall Lane.
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88. Sheffield United have a throw in, deep in Chelsea’s half.
Every ball at their feet is thrown forward into the box.
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88. Tuchel is edging closer to his third win.
He’s likely to be a happy man this evening with Chelsea’s performance.
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86. Lundstram has a shot from the edge of the D, but it’s just wide.
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85. Fleck and Lundstram are now the midfield pair, with four attackers in the mix.
Can Sheffield United conjure up a goal?
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84. Norwood is replaced by Brewster.
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83. One last attempt to change their fortunes?
Wilder looks to his bench and summons Brewster to the touchline.
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81. Sheffield United are being starved of possession and need to tease Chelsea out of their comfort zone.
The art of game management.
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80. Mount’s corner doesn’t clear the first man.
Sheffield United refusing to give up – can we expect another goal from either side?
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78. Chelsea’s corner is delayed as the ref has a word with Rudiger and Bogle.
It’s getting a little heated at Bramall Lane.
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76. Kovacic is down holding his ankle as Bogle makes a sliding tackle and sends the ball out of the Chelsea man’s path.
It’s in front of the Chelsea dugout and they’re up in arms.
Didn’t look much in it to be honest.
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75. Sharp manages to stay on his feet as he sashays around Chelsea’s defence.
His cross back across the box however can’t find a Sheffield United shirt.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
