JAKARTA - Chelsea broke a bad record after defeating the candidate team for relegation of Sheffield United 2-0 in the English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Saturday, December 16 evening WIB.

Chelsea stopped the hat-trick of defeat. In the previous match, Chelsea had to admit the superiority of Manchester United and Everton. The defeat put Chelsea stuck in the middle board.

When playing home games, Chelsea managed to take advantage of the opportunity to get the three points by beating Sheff. United through two goals.

The victory made the Blues pocketed the 22. They are still ranked 10th or in the middle of the standings.

Meanwhile, Sheff. United are increasingly at the bottom of the standings. The team only has eight points and is predicted to return to Championship next season.

In that match, Chelsea had difficulties. This attack by the West London club, which relied on Nicolas Jackson, had to be patient with Sheff's strong defense. United.

However, Mauricio Pochettino's team still couldn't score. Until the first half after no goal was scored.

In the second half, Chelsea stepped up attacks. This time, they didn't have to wait long to break the deadlock after Cole Palmer broke into Sheff's goal. United in the 56th minute.

The goal started with Raheem Sterling's attempt to bring the ball through the opponent's defense.

He then crossed in front of the Sheff goal. United. Palmer then ran to the ball and kicked him into the net without being saved by goalkeeper Wes Foderingham.

Only the referee had time to review the goal through VAR because there might be an offside Chelsea player. But the referee later declared the goal valid.

Chelsea didn't take long to add goals. This time it was Jackson who solidified the hosts' advantage. He scored a goal after completing Cole Palmer's assist in the 61st minute.

Even though it was reviewed again via VAR, the goal was still valid. The score 2-0 for Chelsea lasted until the end of the match.


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