A Chelsea squad that cost 680m to assemble was held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham in a west London derby in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Friday night. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. As the purveyor of these here player ratings for the past ten years and change (minus the occasional break), I find it somewhat interesting such a nothing word, "interesting" that as bad as. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nearly gifted Josh King an early goal when he tried and failed to beat the forward with a body swerve, turning into trouble before clearing the ball. "I think we can admit today we were lucky to win this game. P.S. Eduard Mendy - 7 had some nice saves to help the team. It was no less than Watford deserved. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. The Senegalese international made six total saves in his eye-catching performance. Here is how the national press saw Leeds United's 2-0 defeat to Fulham in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Wonderful assist for Ziyech to make it 2-1.Kai Havertz (CF) - 7/10 - Some nice touches and a neat assist for Mount - although he could have shot himself. Substitutes unused: Kepa, Sarr, Barkley, Jorginho, Hudson-Odoi, Werner. Was the most energetic Chelsea player and got his deserved goal before the half-hour mark, picking out the bottom corner after Havertz squared him the ball. I had the feeling we were not ready. The defeat leaves Watford 17th, three points above the drop zone. It was a hugely important win for Sheffield United. The controversial US oil plan explained, London Bridge overcrowding: Give TfL control of Southeastern trains. By Ollie Browning 01/12/2021. There was no 'end of season' mentality on display at Stamford Bridge on Sunday though, with the hosts displaying the kind of intensity that has been sorely lacking at times this campaign. It was far from a straightforward match for the Premier League leaders as the Hornets continually troubled. 13. Lacked the quality to break Fulham's excellent shape. Hakim Ziyechs second-half strike helped Chelsea secure a narrow 2-1 win over Watford in their Premier League clash on Wednesday. Throughout the first half, Chalobah had to be on his toes with the constant attacking threat from Watford. CB: Benoit Badiashile - 7/10 - Had a decent game given the threat of Mitrovic. After the restart, it was more of the same, but Chelsea took the lead against the run of play as Kai Havertz squared the ball for Mason Mount to make it 1-0. An excellent game from Mateo Kovacic. Daniel Bachmann (GK) - 6/10 - Got a hand to Mount's strike, but couldn't keep it out. Further top saves from Rose and Kucka.Trevoh Chalobah (CB) - 6/10 - Superb early block to keep out Pedro's low goal-bound effort. We did not cope well with the first balls, the pressure, the second balls. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images), WATFORD, ENGLAND DECEMBER 01: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates with teammate Antonio Ruediger after victory in the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on December 01, 2021 in Watford, England. Mason Mount 8 Another very impressive performance from the young playmaker. Watford later confirmed a fan was stable after suffering a cardiac arrest. Reece James (0 mins) N/A Stoppage time substitution to help waste a few more seconds. The 52-year-old boss, who previously managed Watford, will be tasked with steering Leeds clear of relegation. Made an important clearance early on to stop Joao Pedros goal-bound effort and looked comfortable in the first half as part of a back three and was then moved into midfield. GK: Edouard Mendy - 6/10 - Two good saves before being given no chance by Gosling at the death.CB: Cesar Azpilicueta - 6/10 - A possible goodbye? This gave Patrick Bamford more space to operate, with Brenden Aaronson playing as a slightly deeper second striker. Came on at half-time to steady Chelseas defence, which had been rocked by a goal minutes before the break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Your email address will not be published. Struggled to repel Watfords flying forwards. Not far off scoring a spectacular goal from the halfway line but lacked enough service. Two lovely through balls for Havertz but the German couldn't capitalise.ST: Kai Havertz - 7/10 - Started brightly and couldn't miss from Kenedy's cross. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Marco Silva - 8/10 - Trusted his starters on the whole but made chances to freshen things up at the right times. But Watford recovered quickly and continued to trouble Chelsea, levelling through the bright Dennis for his sixth goal in the Nigerian's debut Premier League season. Play was halted for half an hour early in the first half for a medical emergency in the stands, with officials being alerted to the situation by players. Some trademark ball-carries but not up to the standard required.CM: Edo Kayembe - 5/10 - Watford's most adventurous midfielder initially. Saul only completed a total of eight passes in the first 45 minutes. It was far from a straightforward match for the Premier League leaders as the Hornets continually troubled Edouard Mendys goal. GK: Daniel Bachmann - 5/10 - Made himself big to deny Havertz early on - but the forward beat him soon afterwards. THIAGO SILVA (8.8)3. This account already exists. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Marcos Alonso expertly took down Rudiger's ball over the top, cutting it back for Havertz, and the German laid it on a plate for Mount to fire into the bottom corner from close range, his first Premier League away goal since March. The Moroccan should have had a second shortly afterwards, but he headed straight at Daniel Bachmann after Havertz delivered a fine cross. Chelsea ended their Premier League season by sealing a 2-1 win over Watford late at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The Italian saw a lot of the ball in the home sides half and created the odd chance too. However, Alonso did contribute offensively, playing a key role in both Chelsea goals. Premier League. Watford huffed and puffed but never created a clear-cut chance to equalise. Especially the ball that came out to block Tom Cleverley in a single stroke in the second half. As play resumed after a five-minute warm-up, Chelsea finally settled and struck the post through Mount at an acute angle, before Watford were left to rue not making more of their early dominance as the visitors carved them open. Join theThe Pride Of London team! However, the match was halted in the 11th minute when it became clear a medical emergency was unfolding in the stands. In front of the midfield, Wilfried Gnonto and Jack Harrison played on the wings, hugging their respective touchlines. The second half sparked into life very late with a Dan Goslings diving header almost snatching a point for Watford in the 86. The result brings the curtain down on what has been a tumultuous campaign for Chelsea. Here are EPL Matters' player ratings from Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Kepa 7 - The goalkeeper had very little to do in the opening 80 minutes but made a key save in stoppage time to deny the opposition goalkeeper from scoring. This is especially true when he is tasked with keeping the young Joao Pedro at bay. Player Ratings: Chelsea 2-1 Watford | Premier League Joel Middleton May 22, 2022 12:59 PM EDT Chelsea signed off their Premier League season by sealing a 2-1 win with Watford at. Heres how The Pride Of London rated the Chelsea players in their last game of the season: Seeing as it was the last game of the season, a majority of the fanbase expected Tuchel to give Kepa Arrizabalaga a shot in goal, but the gaffer chose to stick with his trusted No. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. James Robson was at Vicarage Road to rate Chelseas players. CM: Harrison Reed - 8/10 - Frustrated Chelsea at every turn. You can easily tell that teams with more quality and experienced forwards than Watfordwith all due respectwill have more and more good times against the Spaniard in future. Jorginho and James fit but Chalobah joins injured list, Tuchel says he considered moving Saul to wing-back. He was never expected to have a busy afternoon, and he did well when called upon. We had the chance to speak about it in the break, and then we had the chance to speak about it in half-time. Tuchel was bold enough to throw him on in a bid to secure the win. Was sacrificed on the hour mark as Thomas Tuchel made attacking substitutions. A late win was welcomed as the fans paid their final goodbyes to Antonio Rudiger and a number of other players likely to have played their last game at Chelsea. Kurt Zouma was solid in the air and intercepted a number of passes. Needed Mendy to save him when Cleverley burst clear. Kai Havertz netted home a well-taken cross from the lesser spotted Kenedy in the 11 to set the Pensioners on their way. TREVOH CHALOBAH (8.7), EXCELLENT (8.0-8.9): Silva (8.8), Chalobah (8.7), Hudson-Odoi (8.4), Jorginho (8.2), Rdiger (8.1), Ziyech (8.0), GOOD (7.0-7.9): Loftus-Cheek (7.8, sub), Mendy (7.7), Werner (7.6, sub), Chilwell (7.5), Kant (7.3), Pulisic (7.0), AVERAGE (6.0-6.9): Azpilicueta (6.8, sub), Mount (6.5, sub), Sal (6.4, sub). Laboured, often losing the physical battle. Cesar Azpilicueta 7 Chelseas right-back was tested little defensively throughout the game and saw a lot of the ball pushing forward. Just when Silva came on, Chelsea looked like a new team altogether, keeping the ball more carefully, keeping the game flowing and dealing with the attacking threat of the Hornets. After a few more tactical tweaks, the Blues finally took the lead in the 72 as Hakim Ziyech slotted in Mason Mounts cross. Hakim Ziyech scored late to earn Chelsea a 2-1 win at Watford on Wednesday night. James And Koulibaly Get 6.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Tottenham Hotspur. This was a tough night for all of Chelseas defenders him included. Moved into midfield to try to give Chelsea more control in the second-half. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Worked hard down the flank and used his physicality so well. Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann, who got a touch to the shot, could have done better. Here are EPL Matters player ratings from Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Kepa 7 The goalkeeper had very little to do in the opening 80 minutes but made a key save in stoppage time to deny the opposition goalkeeper from scoring. 2 minutes ago Chelsea manager Graham Potter admits the atmosphere at Cobham ahead of the London derby against Tottenham is calm and positive despite recent disappointing results. The most painful thing about the German ace in this match was that there was no trademark long-range effort, at least as a parting gift from him. It was far from a straightforward match for the Premier League leaders as the Hornets continually troubled. He may not be as ever-present at the moment as he had been the past two seasons, but he remains a most important player in the team and hopefully this game and this performance will propel him to more consistent minutes and even better form. Like Chalobah, the Spaniard was sacrificed for firepower making way for Romelu Lukaku as Tuchel shifted his tactics. Chelsea were struggling to make things happen but almost landed a gift when Premier League debutant David Fofana managed to rounded a rash Leno, only to see a finish that lacked conviction blocked on the line by Fulham skipper Tim Ream. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am very satisfied and proud of my players. The England striker chipped the ball on the on rushing keeper Foster to open the scoring in the 5th [] The Dane began the game as the central defender in the Blues back three but finished out on the right after a tactical reshuffle. Hes played a ton of minutes recently, which is a bit of a growing concern however. Just like every other Chelsea player, Trevoh Chalobah had a very sloppy start to the game, giving away the ball and misplacing passes left and right. Watford v Chelsea player ratings. LB: Antonee Robinson - 7/10 - Ensured there was no way for the hosts to get through down his side. The German defender was sloppy from the start, making unnecessary long passes and misplacing quite a few passes, which put the other defenders under a lot of pressure. MATCH FACTS, PLAYER RATINGS AND LEAGUE TABLE. First, Joao Pedro saw his low goal-bound shot blocked by Trevoh Chalobah, before Edouard Mendy was forced into an excellent save after Cesar Azpilicueta inadvertently deflected a cross towards his own goal. Havertz went close from another Kenedy pass in the final action of the first half, latching onto the Brazilian's pass before first the bouncing ball off the top of the crossbar. Chelsea clashed heads with Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn a win on their travels. Hooked at half-time again, although it could easily have been Loftus-Cheek.Marcos Alonso (LWB) - 6/10 - Struggled as he was penned in in the first period. It was a very unusual performance for us, and I will not focus on this match for long.". The Brazilian was introduced just before the start of the second half, replacing a struggling Saul. After a bad result last week against Manchester United, the Blues would have wanted to bounce back but had a bad start as the Hornets dominated them from the get-go. This game also saw him overtake Peter Schmeichel to become the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets (181) in Manchester United history. Sauls struggles to come to grips with the pace and physicality of the English game continued in this match. Looked nervy in possession, though. It might have been that finishing 11th with Watford in 2019 mattered more to Gracia but the FA Cup, as he said, is where everyone can live a little. Thomas Tuchel's side were not at their best at Vicarage Road but had enough attacking quality to emerge with three important points and stay ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool. Improved after the break with his driving runs and the quality of his passing. Quality when it mattered though, producing an emphatic finish to restore the lead.Romelu Lukaku (ST) - 6/10 - Hold-up play wasn't quite what it usually is. Chelsea handed starts to over 200m worth of new talent alone in Enzo Fernandez, one of the few Blues players to impress and Mykhailo Mudryk. leedslive Load mobile navigation. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was dispossessed in the middle of the park by Moussa Sissoko, who drove forward and fed Emmanuel Dennis, whose shot squeezed through Antonio Rudiger's legs and into the bottom corner. Maybe in some matches we don't play well and pick up three points! RB: Reece James - 6/10 - Feeling his way back in after a lengthy. After getting the early goal, it was definitely a thing of surprise as to how Thomas Tuchels side had not extended its lead bearing in mind that it had all the advantages, even letting the visitors have a decent spell of their own in the first 45 minutes. However, Antonio Rudiger was as dependable as ever at the left centerback position and richly deserved his plaudits as he left the field for the last time at Stamford Bridge. Silva continues to amaze. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. LM: Willian - 7/10 - Didn't see much of the ball in an attacking sense but it was a disciplined all-round performance against his former club. Lewis Hamilton's race against time: Is eighth title dream still alive? Antonio Rudigers long pass started the move which resulted in the opening goal, but other than that, Dennis was a pain for the defender throughout the game. Redknapp: Liverpool must win next two home games to finish in top four, Merson Says: Trossard as false nine didn't work | Nketiah should start, Foden: I'm 100 per cent now after 'one of worst parts of my career', Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring Chelsea's second goal with team-mates, Watford's Moussa Sissoko points referee David Coote towards a medical emergency in the stands at Vicarage Road, Marcos Alonso points a member of backroom staff toward the site of a medical emergency in the crowd, Emmanuel Dennis celebrates after scoring Watford's equalsier, Saul Niguez has been brought off at half-time in both of his Premier League starts for Chelsea, Watford later confirmed a fan was stable after suffering a cardiac arrest, Fan 'stable' after cardiac arrest at Watford. That Mendy didnt even make the final shortlist for the latter is a travesty. We tried to give easy messages, because it was obvious we struggled. Staunch as ever before being substituted to a standing ovation.RWB: Reece James - 6/10 - Probably not as involved as he would have liked going forwardbut then popped up with an excellent last-minute assist for Barkley.CM: N'Golo Kante - 6/10 - Able to get on the ball and control the midfield area alongside Saul.CM: Saul Niguez - 6/10 - Almost certainly his last game for the club. Watford FC 1 - 2 Chelsea FC 22:44 , Marc Mayo Recap what could prove a vital win for Chelsea with our match report. Greaves: I was relieved to lose after 70-match win streak! Chalobah started on the right of Chelseas back three, moved up into midfield in the second half and ultimately went off injured. Mateo Kovacic 8 Wanted the ball, saw a lot of it, and drove his side forward from the middle of the park. Crucial block denied Tom Cleverley when the Watford midfielder ran clear on goal. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Man of the match: Mason Mount. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Edouard Mendy (GK) - 8/10 - Made an excellent save five minutes in after Azpilicueta inadvertently diverted a cross towards his own goal. Just to highlight the error of their ways, Mendy yet again saved out bacon with a couple excellent stops and interventions. Unfortunately, the match was suspended in the 12 due to a medical emergency in the crowd. Chelsea have made 50 changes to their starting XI after just 14 Premier League games in 2021-22 - the fewest matches in a season to make as many since Manchester United did so in their opening 14 games in 2009-10. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. vs Chelsea. Injected a little more experience into the side with his substitutions after an hour, but clear he doesn't know his best team. Oops. Not helped by his midfield partner in the first-half. Cesar Azpilicueta didnt always look after the ball in the final third but helped with attacks. Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United: player ratings from Stamford Bridge Thiago Silva put in an assured display while Timo Werner had a game to forget, and Bruno Fernandes looked uncomfortable in. According to FootballTransfers, the 26-year-old is now valued at roughly 48m, almost double the fee that Chelsea deemed acceptable to see his departure from Stamford Bridge after just two years,. Had already denied Havertz an almost certain goal in the first half. Chelsea controlled the ball, yet it was Fulham who went closer to scoring, with Pereira, Palhinha and Decordova-Reid all having half chances. Mason Mount (RF) - 8/10 - Very close to opening the scoring against the run of play, thumping the outside of the post. Play for free, entries by 3pm. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images), LONDON, ENGLAND MAY 22: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea playing his last game for the club with team-mate Reece James after he is subbed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 22, 2022 in London, England. As such, it was against the run of play that Chelsea took the lead through Mount post-restart, just before the half-hour mark. Came off the bench to turn the match. Tackled and battled well.RW: Josh King - 3/10 - Got through some defensive work but hardly involved in truth.ST: Joao Pedro - 5/10 - Caused a few issues and went closer than anyone else in red, but was brilliantly denied by Mendy.LW: Ken Sema - 3/10 - Lost out in the vast majority of his duels and was kept at arm's length by Azpilicueta and James.SUB: Cucho Hernandez (71' for King) - 5/10SUB: Adam Masina (78' for Kamara) - 6/10 - Excellent assist with one of few touches.SUB: Dan Gosling (82' for Kayembe) - 7/10 - Essentially one touch, one goal off the bench! No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. GK: Bernd Leno - 6/10 - Didn't have a lot of saves to make and got away with recklessly rushing out of his goal when Fofana was running through. Chelsea have won five consecutive Premier. Christensen also finished the game having completed the most passes (53) of anyone in the game. Solid as ever but almost made a huge mistake with a loose back pass.CB: Thiago Silva - 7/10 - Watchful as ever at the back. Ziyech put in an entertaining 30-minute second-half cameo, scoring the match-winner and even finding time to pick up a booking. LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Ross Barkley of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 22, 2022 in London, England. The Londoners started well and it was the CDM Jorginho, who provided a delightful lobbed ball for Tammy Abraham to score. 1. And Mount certainly made a big difference in this one his first start in a couple weeks in whats been a bit of a stop-start first few months of the season directly involved in both goals, scoring one and setting up the other. Another Saturday, another chance to win 250,000 with Super 6. A disjointed Chelsea side secured a hard-fought victory over Watford at Vicarage Road on Wednesday night, in a match that was suspended for 35 minutes after a supporter suffered a cardiac arrest in the stands. WATFORD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea celebrates scoring their 2nd goal with team-mates during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on December 1, 2021 in Watford, England. Watford made just one change from the side that lost 4-2 at Leicester as Joao Pedro came in for Cucho Hernandez. The Frenchman really needs to work on his defensive awareness if he is to have a place in Chelsea starting XI in the upcoming season. Something went wrong. Please logout and login again. He had a few shaky and questionable moments with the ball at his feet, but without Mendy in goal, Chelsea might have lost the game. Tottenham claimed their first Premier League win against Chelsea for the first time since November 2018 with a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Heres a look at how each Chelsea player fared in a lucky win against Watford: Edouard Mendy was one of the very few Chelsea players who had a good game. Also had the ball in the net moments after assisting, but was flagged offside after Pulisic delayed the pass. A much-changed Chelsea weathered the storm to navigate their way past a tricky Watford side and stay top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road. Totally off the pace and substituted at half-time after being given the runaround. Emmanuel Dennis (RW) - 8/10 - Bang in form. Brilliant turn and low cross after half-time, but no-one in the middle. Nearly whipping the ball into his own net was pretty careless from him too. Embed from Getty Images. Chelsea player ratings (4-2-3-1) GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga - 6/10 - The busier of the two goalkeepers with a few decent stops. Mudryk looked sharp in the opening stages but the ball never quite reached or fell to the lightning quick Ukrainian winger he was hooked at half-time. Subs: Rose (6), Kucka (NA), Ngakia (NA) From Stamford Bridge - Chelsea wrapped up their Premier League season with a 2-1 victory over Watford on Sunday, despite some late drama at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea player ratings vs Watford: Thiago Silva a rock as Kai Havertz enjoys of his best performances VIEW COMMENTS REUTERS By James Robson @ jamesrobsonES 22 May 2022 C helsea scored late. Chelsea's fifth straight Premier League away win kept them one point clear at the top. Chelsea slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge with fans turning on the English manager Graham Potter, but the board have backed him. You should expect us in your inbox every Friday. Thiago Silva (CB) - 7/10 - On for Saul at the break as Chelsea reshuffled. Chelsea felt aggrieved just before the break as William Troost-Ekong piled in on Mount, but was only booked by Coote, before Thiago Silva replaced Saul in an attempt to shore things up for Chelsea at half-time. Did deliciously chapau a defender and drew a foul.Saul Niguez (CM) - 4/10 - Booked for a trip on Dennis. Involved in the build-up to both Chelsea goals. RB: Reece James - 6/10 - Feeling his way back in after a lengthy layoff. News. Watford ST: Kai Havertz - 5/10 - Had a couple of chances but was left way too isolated in a quite disjointed attacking performance from Chelsea. Paul Ince joked he wished Cesare Casadei was a permanent Reading FC player after the loanee's impressive performance in the 3-1 win over Blackpool on Saturday. Mason Mount and Emmanuel Dennis had earlier traded first-half strikes before the Moroccans well-taken effort decided the game. He finished 19th, just like his number. With about 13. Chelsea felt the absence of Reece James as Azpilicueta didnt offer as much going forward as his teammate does. Michy Batshuayi (4 mins) N/A A late introduction to help run out the clock as Watford were pressing late on. No chance for Ziyech's goal.Kiko Femenia (RB) - 6/10 - Defensively sound, although probably didn't get forward as much as he'd have liked.Craig Cathcart (CB) - 7/10 - So watchful at the back, keeping Havertz shackled for the most part.William Troost-Ekong (CB) - 6/10 - Booked for a very heavy foul on Mount. Didnt catch the eye early on as he led the line, but was as composed as ever when cutting the ball back for Mounts opener. AM: Andreas Pereira - 7/10 - Had one of the best chances of the games with a shot out of nothing. Malang Sarr was brought on for an injured Kenedy. Given the freedom of Stamford Bridge and looked classy as a result.LWB: Kenedy - 7/10 - Looked keen to impress in his one and only Premier League appearance this season, bagging an assist with a pinpoint low ball.RF: Hakim Ziyech - 6/10 - Looked in the mood to pull out every trick in the book, with varying degrees of success.LF: Mason Mount - 7/10 - Buzzed about and caused Watford all sorts of issues. 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