PLAYER RATINGS: Noni Madueke stars for an abject Chelsea as they’re held at Sheffield United… with three Blues stars scoring just 5/10
On Sunday night, Sheffield United and Chelsea drew 2-2 at Bramall Lane.A mere five days after their late heroics against Manchester United, two Blues players scored.The reason Erik ten Hag’s time with Manchester United is over – Pay attention to the podcast It’s All Kicking Off.
At Bramall Lane, Sheffield United earned a point against a terrible Chelsea team thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Oli McBurnie.
After 11 minutes, Thiago Silva entered a modified defensive lineup for the visiting team and rewarded Mauricio Pochettino’s confidence with a volley from a corner to open the score.
But just after the interval, Jayden Bogle’s accurate effort past Chelsea goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic gave the Blades an equalizer.
Following a ball from Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke cut inside and fired a left-footed effort into the Blades’ net. However, the Blues were unable to hold on, and three minutes into stoppage time, McBurnie secured a draw for the Blades.
Here are MailSport’s match ratings following Chelsea’s 2-2 loss to Sheffield United:
Noni Madueke scored Chelsea’s second in a sub-par Blues performance at Sheffield United
Dorde Petrovic—5—was not put to the test much, but he was unable to save McBurnie’s equalizer in stoppage time or Bogle’s first-half goal.
Axel Disasi (five): In Pochettino’s modified defense, Disasi moved to right-back but was unable to have much of an impact.
After 11 minutes, Thiago Silva (6.5) confirmed why he was chosen over Badiashile by scoring a volley off of Gallagher’s corner.
Trevoh Chalobah (5.5): Consistent in the middle of a shifting defense, he was booked in the first half for a high boot.
Marc Cucurella, a 5.5, was largely trouble-free on the right side of defense up until he was booked for a petty late challenge.
Moises Caicedo – 5 – Struggled throughout, but made a crucial block to deny Brereton Diaz a wonderful chance to equalize.
Enzo Fernandez—6—Another reliable but unspectacular player at the center of the Chelsea squad.
Thiago Silva joined the heart of a changed Blues defence and scored the opener with a volley
Although Cole Palmer set up Madueke’s goal, he was unable to register a point.
Cole Palmer (6.5): Before Chukwuemeka took over, Palmer made another of his signature contributions to the Chelsea team by serving as Madueke’s provider.
Conor Gallagher – 6-In a rare highlight for the Blues star, his corner kick found Silva unmarked in the middle of the box.
Noni Madueke (7.5): The Blues’ top player replaced Mudryk in the offensive line and scored Chelsea’s second goal. Later on, the Ukrainian took over.
Nicolas Jackson, a striker from Senegal, was substituted by Casadei during stoppage time because he was unable to do much up front.
Chukwuemeka (in place of Palmer 74′) – 6 – was brought on in Palmer’s place, but was unable to make much of an impact.
Mudryk (for the 82′ Madueke)
Badiashile (for the 90′ Cucurella)
Jackson 90’s Casadei
Subs not used: Gilchrist, Washington, Bettinelli, Sharman-Lowe, and Sterling
Mauricio Pochettino, manager – 6.5 Not a very strong showing by the Blues, who may have been fortunate to win two games in a row.
Mauricio Pochettino saw his Blues struggle once more against a team in the relegation zone
As part of a strong midfield display, Jayden Bogle had equalized for the Blades in the first half.
Sheffield United (3-5-2): Bogle 6, Hamer 7, Arblaster 6, Osborn 6, Trusty 6 (Archer 87); McBurnie 7, Brereton Diaz 6.5; Grbic 5; Holgate 5 (McAtee 76), Ahmedhodzic 5, Robinson 5 (Souza 90).
Ersatz (not used): Larouci, Osula, Brooks, Ferningham, Norwood, and Slimane
Supervisor: Chris Wilder 6.5
Instigator: Robert Jones Six