Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield United: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20 

Frank Lampard and Chelsea failed to record their first home win of the season
Frank Lampard and Chelsea failed to record their first home win of the season

#5 Wilder's half time team talk pays off as Sheffield sting Chelsea late

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Chelsea FC v Sheffield United - Premier League
Chelsea FC v Sheffield United - Premier League

Throughout the course of the second half, Chelsea looked largely uncomfortable and awkward while defending. Not what you'd expect at home, with two goals already netted.

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However, Sheffield grew into the game as the minutes wore on and enjoyed a host of chances through the likes of Stevens, O'Connell and Robinson. To say the least, Chelsea appeared very slow in the build-up and looked disjointed.

At home, with all the support, they should've moved the ball around better and played with a bit more urgency when spaces where available. The likes of Mount and Kovacic didn't get onto the ball as much as they would have liked, as Chelsea continuously lost out on the ball.

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Apart from a superb header from Abraham that saw a jaw-dropping stop from Henderson, Chelsea never really looked like adding a third to the scoresheet. As hinted in the previous matches, the Blues don't really trigger a two-goal cushion.

It was visible in the games against Leicester and Norwich, and now against Sheffield as well. These three games, you'd say, should have been sealed.

Nonetheless, credit has to be given to Chris Wilder's side for sticking to their basics, pressing hard and not lifting their foot off the pedal despite being two down.

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Edited by Atharva Papnoi
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