Player ratings as Timo Werner inspires Blues to victory
Timo Werner registered an assist and won a penalty as Chelsea remained unbeaten under Thomas Tuchel with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
After struggling for much of the first half, Chelsea finally found their rhythm just before the break. Ben Chilwell found Werner with a cut bullet along the line and the German then pulled it out for Mount to hit home.
Just before the hour, the Blues offered their hosts a way to get back into the game with Antonio Rudiger pushing the ball past the hurried Edouard Mendy and into his own net.
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Four minutes later, Aaron Ramsdale brought Timo Werner into the box. After a VAR review, a penalty was imposed, which Jorginho stroked to restore Chelsea’s lead. The Blades recorded few responses, allowing the Blues to secure a victory that puts them in fifth place in the Premier League table.
Here are the ratings of your players on Bramall Lane…
Aaron Ramsdale (GK) – 4/10 – May consider himself lucky not to have been sent off for his challenge on Werner. Also finished disappointing eight of his 24 long balls.
Chris Basham (CB) – 6/10 – Best defender of the Blades. He organized things and made some important interventions.
John Egan (CB) – 6/10 – His death was often savage. He positioned himself fairly well, making four interceptions.
Kean Bryan (CB) – 6/10 – did well on the pitch and won most of his aerial battles.
Jayden Bogle (RWB) – 6/10 – Often ventured forward. A burst into the box in the first half was particularly impressive.
John Lundstram (CM) – 5/10 – Worked hard but didn’t have much of a break up for him.
Oliver Norwood (CM) – 6/10 – The best of the hosts’ midfielders. He offered some resistance, recording five combined tackles and interceptions.
John Fleck (CM) – 5/10 – A few bright moments, but not creating enough for his side.
Max Lowe (LWB) – 6/10 – Put on a performance full of tenacity and enthusiasm, ending the game with three tackles. Also showed good energy.
Oli McBurnie (ST) – 6/10 – Attempted to make himself a nuisance and his fights led Rudiger to offer the Blades an equalizer.
Oliver Burke (ST) – 4/10 – Missed a BIG chance in the opening trade. Touched the ball 11 times in his hour-long stint, not great.
David McGoldrick – 6/10 – Added a new dimension to blade attack after it arrives.
Billy Sharp – 6/10 – Nothing broke for him.
Rhian Brewster – N / A
Édouard Mendy (GK) – 6/10 – Was involved in a bad mix with Rudiger, although he can hardly be faulted.
Cesar Azpilicueta (CB) – 7/10 – Gobbled up anything thrown at him, winning seven jumps.
Andreas Christensen (CB) – 7/10 – After a short period he performed well. To say that he was rarely arrested.
Antonio Rudiger (CB) – 6/10 – His own mistake for the own goal was unforgivable enough to be honest. Recovered well after that with crucial blocks and tackles.
Reece James (RWB) – 7/10 – Needlessly plunged into a few challenges, but it was great for the future. His dribbling was particularly impressive.
Jorginho (CM) – 7/10 – Broke things up efficiently and allowed Chelsea to turn in midfield. You have another winner on the spot.
Mateo Kovacic (CM) – 8/10 – Dribbling expertly across the lines in the first half. His death was also superb.
Ben Chilwell (LWB) – 5/10 – Saved from conceding a penalty by a VAR offside appeal in the first half. The crossing was aimless.
Mason Mount (AM) – 7/10 – Showed excellent technique to finish from the edge of the box. A little calm after that.
Olivier Giroud (ST) – 6/10 – A little removed before being replaced on time.
Timo Werner (ST) – 8/10 – Very positive performance. Constantly sought to get behind the Blades defense and establish Mount’s goal. Also won the penalty.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 5/10 – Not quite as involved as recently, but he looked sharp.
Marcos Alonso – 6/10 – Was not wrong.
N’Golo Kante – 6/10 – Supported the midfielder for the last 15 minutes.
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