Chelsea vs Sheffield United, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier League
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2 - 2
2 - 2
Chelsea waste lead in draw with Sheffield United
Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with newly promoted Sheffield United on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Attempt missed. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta with a cross.
- 8': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 8': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Fikayo Tomori.
- 12': Emerson (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Callum Robinson (Sheffield United).
- 15': Attempt missed. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Fikayo Tomori with a through ball.
- 18': Attempt missed. Luke Freeman (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 19': Attempt saved. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Tammy Abraham with a headed pass.
- 19': Goal! Chelsea 1, Sheffield United 0. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tammy Abraham.
- 25': Attempt missed. Chris Basham (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 28': Foul by Jorginho (Chelsea).
- 28': Luke Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by César Azpilicueta.
- 31': Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 32': Attempt blocked. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 32': Offside, Chelsea. Jorginho tries a through ball, but Tammy Abraham is caught offside.
- 37': Attempt missed. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tammy Abraham.
- 39': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Basham.
- 42': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 42': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Goal! Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 0. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jorginho.
- 44': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Chris Basham.
- 45': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).
- 45': Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 0.
- 46': Goal! Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 1. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 48': Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
- 48': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Mason Mount (Chelsea).
- 52': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Enda Stevens.
- 54': Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 55': Attempt saved. Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
- 56': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie following a fast break.
- 57': Foul by Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United).
- 57': Tammy Abraham (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt saved. Ross Barkley (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tammy Abraham.
- 59': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
- 59': John Lundstram (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Substitution, Chelsea. Willian replaces Ross Barkley.
- 63': Substitution, Sheffield United. David McGoldrick replaces Oliver McBurnie.
- 66': Offside, Chelsea. Jorginho tries a through ball, but Tammy Abraham is caught offside.
- 68': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 68': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 69': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kurt Zouma.
- 70': Attempt saved. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Luke Freeman.
- 74': Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
- 74': Jorginho (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 79': Luke Freeman (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 79': Substitution, Sheffield United. Lys Mousset replaces Luke Freeman.
- 81': Attempt missed. Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lys Mousset.
- 82': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by John Egan.
- 83': Attempt missed. Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross following a corner.
- 83': Substitution, Chelsea. Michy Batshuayi replaces Mateo Kovacic.
- 84': Substitution, Chelsea. Billy Gilmour replaces Tammy Abraham.
- 84': Substitution, Sheffield United. Ben Osborn replaces Chris Basham.
- 87': Billy Gilmour (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 87': Attempt missed. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Osborn.
- 88': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Fikayo Tomori.
- 89': Own Goal by Kurt Zouma, Chelsea. Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 90'+1': Ben Osborn (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Billy Gilmour (Chelsea).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 90'+1': Foul by Billy Gilmour (Chelsea).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 2.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Chelsea 2, Sheffield United 2.
Statistics
 SHU |
CHE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 37.7 | Possession | 62.3 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 338 | Accurate Passes | 627 |
| 429 | Passes | 719 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 14 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 79 | Long Balls | 69 |
| 39 | Accurate Long Balls | 38 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 15 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 24 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 40,560
Venue:
Location: ,
Attendance: 40,560
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | +43 | 82 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | +6 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Chelsea (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK) |
| 15 | Kurt Zouma |
| 29 | Fikayo Tomori |
| 33 | Emerson |
| 28 | César Azpilicueta |
| 5 | Jorginho |
| 17 | Mateo Kovacic |
| 8 | Ross Barkley |
| 9 | Tammy Abraham |
| 19 | Mason Mount |
| 22 | Christian Pulisic |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 8 | Luke Freeman |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie  |
| 11 | Callum Robinson |
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