Current English Premier League leaders Chelsea Fc did not get an easy ride as they did against Juventus as Watford gave the UEFA UCL champions a run for their money.
Claudio Ranieri’s side after beating Manchester United by four (4) goals leading to the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have maintained a wonderful form with pace and versatility.
Their game against current UCL champions Chelsea got many heaping praise on the Italian gaffer for the good works he is going with the club.
Watford who were a walk over for Chelsea Fc in previous outings came into the game very different and more of champions than Chelsea who seemed lost on the night.
They pressed hard and won majority of the aerial duels, their counter pressing was another Chelsea had no answers to as they forced Chelsea to place wrong passes from defense and in midfield.
With everything looking favourable for Watford at the Vicarage Road Stadium, Mason Mount in the 29th minute found the opening goal Chelsea Fc.
The league leaders although having a difficult game broke through but could not take their lead into the half as Emmanuel Dennis followed a break from a corner kick saw his effort deflected past Edouard Mendy for an equalizer.
Tuchel in a tactical substitution brought on Hakim Ziyech who found the back of the net for Chelsea in the 72nd minute to give the league leaders all maximum points.
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