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Chelsea dig in to foil Manchester United in a game that felt out of time | Jonathan Wilson
Solskjær’s players lacked spark and Lampard’s were cagey – but in a wild season, will such caution become more prevalent?
Ole Gunnar Solskjær can do one big thing well, and that is sit his side deep and attack on the counter. Frank Lampard has one big thing he has struggled to do well, and that is set his side up to defend well against the counter. That’s why when these sides met at Old Trafford last season, Chelsea had 54% possession, won the shot count 18-10 and lost 4-0. Everything Lampard did on Saturday seemed aimed at avoiding a repeat. Related: Mendy denies Rashford as Manchester United and Chelsea fail to find spark Related: Frank Lampard makes case for the defence as forwards take back seat | Jacob Steinberg Related: Sergio Ramos penalty sets up Real Madrid's clásico victory over Barcelona Continue reading... More... |
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