5 things learned from Chelsea's dominant victory over Manchester United

5 things learned from Chelsea’s dominant victory over Manchester United

By Vishnu Raj | Nov 6, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea (obscure) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea scores but it is later dissallowed during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

3. Azpilicueta and Morata are a dangerous duo

Yesterday was the 5th time this season Cesar Azpilicueta provided an assist for Alvaro Morata – that makes them the most potent partnership in the Premier League this term. As Morata later revealed, he had asked Azpilicueta to help him out before the game.

Having linked up in such a specific manner on four previous occasions, Morata was relying on his countryman to help break his goal drought. Azpilicueta came to his teammate’s aid with a sumptuous delivery. Morata applied the perfect finish.

Morata was back to his best after a couple of below par outings. He was putting himself about, not shying away from physical confrontations and making the runs that define the success of a lone striker. If he had been a little more careful in his end product he could have scored more.

Jose Mourinho stated that he had prepared his team for an Azpilicueta-Morata connection. However, they were powerless to prevent it happening. Expect this dangerous duo to continue their fruitful relationship.

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