I think Conte saw that Arsenal midfield and thought we could get away with Cesc in there because they weren't powerful in that area.
Chelsea had more control with Bakayoko. Conte is over-relying on Cesc at the moment presumably because Hazard is unfit and Pedro and Willian both look out of form. Both were ordinary today. Willian looks jaded for some reason. He shouldn't be starting. Whilst Pedro just looks a bit like a dog chasing a balloon again.
Moses should be a viable alternative to both with Zappacosta at right wing back imo.
I don't think Arsenal are a bad team but they are mentally weak. The fact that they have some resolve against Chelsea is frustrating. The won't get a point at anywhere else in the top 5 imo. And I agree with Roy they could have risked more and won.
The do look more cohesive without the two superstars in that team.
Welbeck is a very good player for them when fit.
Chelsea had more control with Bakayoko. Conte is over-relying on Cesc at the moment presumably because Hazard is unfit and Pedro and Willian both look out of form. Both were ordinary today. Willian looks jaded for some reason. He shouldn't be starting. Whilst Pedro just looks a bit like a dog chasing a balloon again.
Moses should be a viable alternative to both with Zappacosta at right wing back imo.
I don't think Arsenal are a bad team but they are mentally weak. The fact that they have some resolve against Chelsea is frustrating. The won't get a point at anywhere else in the top 5 imo. And I agree with Roy they could have risked more and won.
The do look more cohesive without the two superstars in that team.
Welbeck is a very good player for them when fit.
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