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Against Brighton by @southgamer on 3Speak
With the movement of things and the development of games, I have switched my goal to at least finishing in the top 5 on the table, and it has not been an easy experience for me at all. I have to de...
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and we're about to be dished up a feast of it. So we're very much on the way now. We are into reverse fixtures here. This is the second meeting between these sides. It does seem to be a 433, Jim. Well, one of the attacking advantages in this setup, Peter, is the impact that can be made between fullbacks and the attacking white players. These combinations... when worked well can be a real handful for any opposition, and we're likely to witness that again. You often see the wide man drift inside to allow the fullback to make the run out wide, and it can just throw the opposition off kilter. Well, there is a look that says it all. And the shots! And that was struck with genuine force! Oh, that's a cracking try, good technique to keep it low too. Now it's Yamal. Looking to play him in. Alexander Arnold picks it up out wide. Here comes to Croix. He's rising! Well, that is clearly not the outcome he wanted. I thought the wingwork was A1. The defending and finishing was anything but. He's found the way through. Oh, that's nice. Hanks one in. Dunk. clears it away and he's had it nicked away. Now here's the delivery, punched away. This looks promising. They'll want to make the most of this turnover. He's got plenty of space out wide here. That's good play. He's shifting through the gears here. Skims one in. No messing about, just bludgeon the way. Just needs a little bit of fine-cheating. The most accurate pass. And they're on him in a flash. It's the sort of situation that they'll want to capitalize on now. Now, that looks a decent ball. Lodden behind. Dunk is there, and he can get that clear. Now, it's Simeone. That's just playing it safe and simple. If you have just joined us, well, you've missed no goals. Oh, good read. That's great positioning, so good from... Who do you think this turns on, Jim? I'm going to opt for the versatile Danny Welbeck, his preference. Agahawa! And he's done it! One sweeping move, executed with deadly efficiency. Well, it's an example of counterattacking at its finest, real cut and thrust. So the first goal of the game. Well, I guess this ought to make things interesting, Peter. No doubt the opposition will now be forced to play a more open and riskier game. They've got to be quick moving this forward. And he was quick to react. Valverde. Now it's well back. He's looking wide. DiCapas had in a wide position. That'll be a corner. while someone's doing his job properly, Peter, that's for sure. The two sides separated by the game's only breakthrough moment to this point, 1-0 the score. Looking for the run. Agahawa, now it's Yamal. Goes for a shot! And needless to say, that deserved better. It's very good running that. You're always going to have chances with that kind of movement. Thrench one in. Well, it's a move of great promise, but will it really prove productive? Cagallu just loves to go forward whenever he can. And now they can clear their lines. Laminia Mal clearly held onto it far too long there. Did he do enough to find someone? He looked as if he had his mindset on trying to do everything his way. Chelsea really should be happy to let this half run out now and go again second. Alexander Ronald. Here's Fernandez. Simeone receives it a chance. And he's quick to get rid. Valverdi. He's going for goal. That was superb. goalkeeping. Well, you get a sense, Peter, that he could almost get to anything today. Dunk, getting this one clear. Brighton, looking to go forward now. Great defending, strong and determined. He's enjoyed that. He evidently loves the contest. That pass isn't the best. There will be a sharp little ball here. We are into stoppage time. Tries to get it clear. And it's Milner. Can he get on the end of this? Yeah, we get to see this more and more. Defenders popping up in these positions. And for the first half, that is that. So a steady, solid and more than satisfactory first half. They've got the lead, and that gives them something to build on after the break. Some first half thoughts? Well, I think it's a case of so far, so good. The boss has clearly done his homework, and I don't think he needs to change much during the break. Now they've got the lead, they can expect more of the same in the second half. And the shots! And he's stuck it away! control pressure war pressure he feels none of it well he had to deal with an awful lot of unwanted attention but his tenacity won the day it's starting to look very comfortable you can really sense how important this goal was for them they needed it now they have it and VEFA. There's a real tenacity about their defensive play and it's up close and personal. Dunk. And it's gross. Are certainly playing with an intense focus in executing their plan here. And he welcomes it in. Chats for a shots! relentless, just relentless. And they are tearing the opposition apart here, simply breathtaking stuff. And that is fabulous, a true beauty of a goal. Oh, what a hit, Peter, and there was nothing looking about it, let me tell you, it was measured, it was simply inch perfect. 3-0, and he's 1-1! Oh, that is rather wayward. Yeah, that was a fantastic run, and it showed how brilliantly energetic he is. This game already looks like a fait accompli. And here's Valverde, Agahawa. Chelsea have hit a quickfire double here. And this is Welbeck. Kajolu. Great vision. Now it's Yamal, going face to face for this great rival. Whatever happens, that's the kind of movement which raises hope. Oh, greatly! The attendance for this match was 29,000. Oh, he's got that completely wrong. Well, there's always that risk, Peter, when a team commits too many numbers forward. You can't help but leave some gaps at the back. DeKalpa, and Dyke wins the duel this time. Gross, defending was strong and firm. A good take in a good area. Akehawa, under intense pressure. Yeah, it very much looks like this defense has learned from its arrows now. He's picked his way through. The movement is slick, the speed is slippery. The defense, though, able to hold on this time. Dekypa providing an outmessel that flank. Akanji clears it away. Welbeck is flagged offside. Brighton choosing to make the first change. Well, this could be a bit of a nightmare scenario for the defense, as you're going to be facing a very willing runner now, especially one that likes to make those runs beyond the defensive line. And that's been one straight back. You can never be short of runners in the space, as long as the space left behind is filled. He's got away, swings in across. Brighton making further changes here, and in quick succession. Number 29, number 18, Welbeck. On the field, number 22, and he's got away from it. fly! And that was very necessary. Lick with his head, but couldn't steer it in. institution. So the manager can make a change for the first time in the game here. And it's hoisted clear. It's a really well-measured ball. And now a sudden chance to counter. Camovina with the clearance. Chelsea have the chance to go the other way. Gross. Searching pass he's played there, and it's Milner. He's had it taken off him. He's in plenty of space here. Quick look, then place it. Impressive jump! He will be livid with himself. Gross. Ahead by three, but they won't want to take their foot off the pedal. Now at some Bappe, crosses it into the area. Not pretty, but it gets the job done. Tries to pass it through. He's through here. He's in a great position here. Looking for options, for movement. Can it finish? And it's come back out to him. And that's him. They're back within reach. And he's only too grateful to capitalize on the keeper's misfortune. Oh, he was definitely fully focused on that, Peter. His reaction and anticipation got him there when everyone else was spectating. Still behind by two, is there a way back into this? Can he get it through? It's a promising position. No, he wasn't going to be fooled. There's a beautiful simplicity about this contest, willing running on one side. Nogged defense on the other. And that interception was... Most necessary. That was well played, well stopped. It's a carbon copy of the previous miss. Chelsea really can be very happy with the way they're going about things, Peter. They'll want to capitalize on this good spell, though. Gross. Vifa. Now, he's got space here, and he gets rid in a hurry. And here's in a hurry. And here's Mbapap, a lovely bit of skill. Tries a shot! It's real loose, who's going to get there? And time is up. Chelsea have done it. happy in the knowledge that they've taken maximum points, mission accomplished. But what are your thoughts on today's game then, Jim? I think we just saw a team winning by playing to their strengths. There was a clear picture of what they set out to do, and the players were determined to deliver it, and they did. My thanks to Jim alongside me, and as the fans make their way home, so must we. But we'll be back stronger, won't we?
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