A Kai Havertz keep gave Chelsea a cushty 2-0 victory over West London rivals Fulham on Saturday evening.
The guests began vibrant however Thomas Tuchel’s males have been quickly in a position to compose and take the lead after ten minutes. Thiago Silva’s lengthy ahead choose was picked up from the sky by Mason Mount, who let it by way of for Havertz to push previous Alphonse Areola.
Kai Havertz Slots Previous Alphonse Areola | Justin Setterfield / Getty Pictures
The German then obtained his assist to double his lead simply 4 minutes into the second half. The 21-year-old performed a one-two together with his compatriots Timo Werner, whose exquisitely weighted by way of ball was properly completed by Havertz.
Regardless of Fulham’s stress to get at the least one again, the Blues stood agency and appeared for a 2-0 victory that strikes them to 61 factors – six forward of West Ham, who play on Monday evening. The outcome additionally signifies that Fulham’s hopes of averting relegation are fully fading, as they’re 9 factors behind with their rivals who’ve all performed one recreation much less.
Now, let’s go into some rankings.
Andreas Christensen had a troublesome job in opposition to Fulham’s left however succeeded nicely | Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Pictures
Edouard Mendy (GK) – 8/10 – Compelled right into a couple of excellent stops and did nicely to bag one other clear sheet.
Andreas Christensen (CB) – 7/10 – Should be on excessive alert in opposition to Antonee Robinson and Ademola Lookman alongside Fulham’s left and did a stable job in opposition to the duo.
Thiago Silva (CB) – 7/10 – Added calm to the again and was the important thing to serving to his facet overcome the shock of Fulham’s vibrant begin to put his facet on the highway to victory.
Kurt Zouma (CB) – 8/10 – Confirmed good positioning when protecting for teammates and made 11 interventions.
Mason Mount was influential for Chelsea | Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Pictures
Reece James (RWB) – 7/10 – Very optimistic in possession and continuously aimed to drive his facet ahead with mazy operating alongside the proper.
Billy Gilmour (CM) – 6/10 –Typically fought in opposition to Fulham’s aggressive stress however he utilized nicely and was doggy and protracted in all the pieces he did, in order that Mount who might stroll freely and create.
Mason Mount (CM) – 8/10 – The architect of most of Chelsea’s attacking play, which provides a lot momentum and energy from the center of the sphere. Helped Havertz opener fantastically.
Ben Chilwell (LWB) – 7/10 – Picked up good positions up on the sphere and gave an choice subsequent to it. Was additionally sturdy defensively and did Ivan Cavaleiro nicely and barely gave the Fulham man a sniff.
Kai Havertz rolls away in celebration | Pool / Getty Pictures
Hakim Ziyech (RW) – 6/10 – Grew into the recreation as time went on and confirmed moments of sophistication however, unusually, simply couldn’t discover a move to penetrate Fulham’s backline.
Kai Havertz (CF) – 9/10 – Seems to be like lastly discovering some type and scoring two nice targets to earn Chelsea all three factors.
Timo Werner (LW) – 8/10 – Made some typical runs behind and was in a position to create some good openings for others with two key passes, which particularly created Havertz’s second purpose.
N’Golo Kante (CM) – 6/10
Tammy Abraham (ST) – 6/10
Marcos Alonso (LWB) – Not relevant
Tosin Adarabioyo was sturdy in a one on one state of affairs Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Pictures
Alphonse Areola (GK) – 6/10 – Similar to his reverse quantity made one or two improbable stops and appeared sharp, however sadly turned wave after wave of assault an excessive amount of.
Ola Aina (RB) – 6/10 – Be good on the ball, discover a ball or choose it up on the sphere your self. Saved near his reverse quantity as a rule, though he typically struggled with the Blues’ fluid assault.
Joachim Andersen (CB) – 6/10 – Pay attention to Werner and Havertz’s runs for probably the most half and dealt with them nicely and made six ball recoveries.
Tosin Adarabioyo (CB) – 6/10 – Had his teammates again and coated nicely, monitoring again to good impact when unmarked runners got here in behind. Was additionally sturdy within the air and gained two air battles.
Antonee Robinson (LB) – 6/10 – Be vibrant and optimistic on a regular basis, at all times wished to step ahead and even pressured a pleasant save from Mendy earlier than half time.
Ademola Lookman noticed a risk all through Justin Setterfield / Getty Pictures
Ivan Cavaleiro (RM) – 5/10 – Had his moments, confirmed his energy and tempo however struggled to pressure himself on the recreation and was dealt with successfully by Chilwell.
Mario Lemina (CM) – 6/10 – Began taking part in some great balls by way of the host’s midfield through the first interval however pale within the second. Had a stable recreation defensively however made 5 tackles.
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa (CM) – 6/10 – Confirmed nice aggression and pressed onerous, which not often gave Gilmour a second of peace. Simply lacked somewhat finesse when it rained and was wasteful across the penalty space.
Ademola Lookman (LM) – 7/10 – Demonstrated fantastically quick ft and was his facet’s most potent risk when driving ahead and made three essential passes.
Bobby Reid was vibrant however couldn’t make a distinction Chloe Knott – Danehouse / Getty Pictures
Bobby Reid (ST) – 6/10 – Be free to wander round, performed by Josh Maja and related rather well together with his colleagues. Discovered pockets of area however couldn’t discover a killer finish product.
Josh Maja (ST) – 5/10 – Not often received the job when he pulled in behind.
Josh Onomah (CM) – 5/10
Fabio Carvalho (AM) – 5/10
Aleksandar Mitrovic (ST) – N / A
