Sheffield Utd 1 Chelsea 2 LIVE REACTION: Mount and Jorginho net as Tuchel’s men go fifth despite scare after Rudiger OG
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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18. Foderingham, 17. McGoldrick, 10. Sharp, 15. Jagielka, 24. Brewster, 23. Osborn
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16. Mendy, 28. Azpilicueta, 4. Christensen, 2. Rudiger, 24. James, 5. Jorginho, 17. Kovacic, 21. Chilwell, 19. Mount, 11. Werner, 18. Giroud
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- Ramsdale, 6. Basham, 12. Egan, 29. Bryan, 20. Bogle, 16. Norwood, 13. Lowe, 7. Lundstram, 4. Fleck, 9. McBurnie, 14. Burke
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The Blades may have lost 4-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this season, but it was a different story last year.
Sheffield United beat Chelsea 3-0 the last time the Blues came to Bramall Lane and enjoyed a 2-2 thriller at Stamford Bridge.
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Thomas Tuchel has an enjoyed an unbeaten run since joining Chelsea last month, but can he extend it today during his first game away from London?
Chelsea travel to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United in balmy February temperatures but they will face a rejuvenated side.
The Blades have managed five wins in seven games, across all competitions, and will be desperately looking for points today.
Last time Chelsea came to Sheffield, they were treated to a 3-0 drubbing, can Chris Wilder inspire his side to another victory today?
Tuchel has been trying to suss out his strongest team and has plenty of options in central midfield with the likes of N’Golo Kante, Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz competing for places.
However, Jorginho seems to have secured his spot in the starting XI since Tuchel arrived and hinted on social media that he has held onto his spot in today’s starting line-up.
Chelsea are likely to be without Thiago Silva in defence today as the Brazilian exited the pitch early during their win over Tottenham.
However, Kai Havertz and Kurt Zouma are back in contention, having overcome niggles that kept them out of the London derby.
Sheffield United will also have a boost in the shape of Ben Osborn, who has been out for five games with an injury.
But there are still question marks over Enda Stevens and George Baldock.
Stick with us this evening as we bring you all the action from the last fixture of the weekend.