Chelsea survived a Watford scare to claim all 3 points to retain top of the standings. Watford gave Chelsea a run for their money. Throughout the game there was this feeling Chelsea would lose points, but in the end Chelsea managed to secure a 2-1 victory over their hosts.
Watford had the first chance of the game but it was Chelsea that scored first through Mason Mount. 2 minutes to the end of the first half Emmanuel Dennis equalized from a fine counter attacking move.
Just as the game looked like it would settle for a draw, Chelsea tried a quick attacking move that saw Hakim Ziyech smash home from close range after a fine cross from Mason Mount.
Chelsea held on to win 2-1.
They remain 1 point clear of Manchester city at the top.
Chelsea travel to take on Watford in a game they must win to remain top of the premier league.
The star match of day 14 will be Manchester United vs Arsenal. Manchester United got a point from their match against Chelsea and will be hoping to beat Arsenal and move up the standings.
Liverpool have a tricky tie with Everton. Liverpool are presently 3rd on the table and will not want to lose ground.
Manchester City has an easy tie as they travel to take on Aston Villa.
Chelsea Drop Points Against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. 1-1 was the score line. Manchester United came with a game plan to defend and then catch Chelsea on the counter. Their plan worked. For all the Chelsea possession and dominance, they were restricted to few shots on target.
After a frustrating first half for Chelsea, they started the second half the same way of dominating possession without any meaningful end put. However, Chelsea were caught on the counter when Jorginho, the last man on the high defensive line, lost possession of the ball by mistake and Jadon Sancho punished them by slotting home after a one on one with Mendy.
However 19 minutes later Jorginho atoned for his mistake as he converted a penalty kick to make it 1-1.
In other games Manchester City defeated Westham 2-1 to move within one of Chelsea
Brentford beat Everton 1-0 and Leichester downed Watford 4-2
Going into match day 13, Chelsea were 3 points clear at the top. That lead have been cut to 1 point by Liverpool’s trashing of Southampton. Chelsea’s match with Manchester United will be a tricky tie and the potential for Chelsea to lose points is high. Chelsea is in very hoy form right now and United are in and out. But these types of matches always turn out well.
Arsenal brushed aside Newcastle by 2 goals to nothing after their loss to Liverpool last time out. They move up to fifth behind WestHam on 23 points. WestHam themselves have a date with destiny as they take on Manchester City.
Leicester City take on Watford in a must win game for them if they hope for European football next season. Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping for their second win under Conte as they travel to take on Burnley.
