In truth, Chelsea should
have been out of sight at half-time. The Blues had a number of
chances to take the lead in the first period, including Eden Hazard hitting the
post with a deflected effort.
However, Everton
were that poor in the first half that it was almost too easy for the visitors.
They got complacent and probably believed that a goal would eventually arrive.
Unfortunately for the Blues, the home side came out for the second half like a
different team.
Suddenly the
Toffees looked dangerous and were winning second balls and offering an
attacking threat, something they did not in the first period. The second half
performance was probably how Everton boss
Marco Silva always wants his team to play.
Despite still
having possession in
The result
leaves Chelsea’s hopes of securing a Champions League place through the league
in a perilous position, which leaves head coach Maurizio Sarri’s job also in a
perilous state.
The
Blues are still only three points behind fourth-place Arsenal in the race for a
Champions League place this season. However, the Gunners have superior goal
difference and a much more favourable run in until the end of the season.
Sarri needs to find a solution to the Blues recent poor away
form, as they have now lost four of their last five matches away from home in
the top-flight. The poor record away from Stamford Bridge has played a key role
in their descent down the table.
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