(Watch Highlights) Chelsea brush aside Sheffield United after early scare as Thiago Silva scores his first Blues goal (Match Report)

Chelsea came from behind to ease past Sheffield United 4-1 at Stamford Bridge and extend their unbeaten league run to six matches.

David McGoldrick gave the Blades an early lead, only for Chelsea to hit four times without reply to condemn a battling United to defeat in West London.

It was a fast start from the Blades, a couple of overloads on the right saw the visitors threaten inside the opening minute but despite early crosses from Baldock then Berge, Chelsea through James and Silva stood firm. At the other end, Ramsdale had to be alert and get his angles right to deny Chilwell, before Ziyech fired over on the rebound.

A raking ball forward from Egan saw Baldock get the better of Chilwell and force the first of three corners in quick succession and from the last of those United took a deserved early lead on nine minutes. Norwood released Baldock on the right, his low centre was sent towards goal by a stretching Berge and McGoldrick produced an excellent flick to redirect the ball and wrong foot Mendy.

Following the goal, Chelsea understandably enjoyed more of the ball, but it was the Blades, through Lowe who registered another attempt on target with a left-footed half volley from distance testing Mendy.

Abraham equalised on 23 minutes, converting a cutback from Mateo Kovacic, who had been played in by Ziyech.

The hosts restored parity with a swift passing move, that ended with Kovacic getting beyond the Blades defence and teeing up Abraham who dragged an effort into Ramsdale’s far corner.

As the clocked ticked past the half hour, the Blades survived a major scare. Ziyech’s inswinging free-kick from the right evaded everyone and Ramsdale had to parry away, but on the rebound Werner rattled the woodwork before United eventually cleared the danger.

Chelsea were now on top and went in front on 34 minutes. After Ramsdale had saved from James, the resulting corner was played short and Ziyech’s delivery to the far post wasn’t dealt with by Ramsdale or Lowe and the ball hit a fortunate Chilwell and dropped in the net.

Early in the second-half only a last-ditch tackle from Basham stopped Kovacic in his tracks as he looked to take advantage of a poor header by Stevens. Chelsea were having the majority of the ball and after Mount and Abraham had combined, Egan had to head over as Ziyech lined up an effort from distance. The resulting corner caused some worrying moments for the Blades, but Egan blocked Abraham before Ramsdale did just enough to get his hand to Chilwell’s fizzing ball across goal.

Ramsdale had to save a dipping free-kick from James before Kovacic curled a shot narrowly wide. But with 13 minutes left to play the home side added a third, after Lowe was penalised for an alleged foul on James. Ziyech whipped in a cross from the right and Silva rose highest to head home past an advancing Ramsdale.

Ziyech was causing the Blades all kinds of problems, but thankfully from his through ball, Werner looped an effort wide when clean through on goal. Moments later though, Werner made no mistake as he fired past Ramsdale after an attempted clearance from Lowe set up the chance.

Three minutes of added time were signaled and Ramsdale had to deny Mount from adding another goal for the hosts, with what proved to be the last action of note.

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Former Chelsea striker heaps praise on Blues stars after beating Sheffield United

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has hailed Chelsea stars after posting another superlative performance at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League win over Sheffield United.

The Blues scored four goals by four different scorers and a fourth consecutive win in all competitions for Chelsea.

Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Timo Werner with the strikes after David McGoldrick opened the scoring early on.

Hasselbaink said after the match: “They didn’t even play their best football I think what was great was that it was four different goal scorers, different types of goals and set pieces as well which is important if you want to challenge eventually for the league.

“It was a good performance from Chelsea solid it was a very important for coming back at the Bridge having had the 3-3 against Southampton.”

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Kai Havertz posts picture of himself isolating with his dog

Chelsea star Kai Havertz has posted a picture of himself isolating with his pet dog – as his manager revealed his coronavirus symptoms have ‘escalated’.

The German ace tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday and the club announced he was in quarantine only hours before their Champions League win against Rennes two days later.

He cuddled up to his dog in an Instagram selfie while all his teammates tested negative.

Frank Lampard said his symptoms had ‘escalated’ but that he is ‘fine’.

The Blues boss said: “Kai’s showed up in the UEFA testing on Monday, so we re-tested them yesterday and everyone else is negative in the squad, so that’s a good sign. I’ve spoken to Kai a couple of times, he’s very disappointed because he just wants to play.

“His symptoms escalated slightly today but he’s fine, and just disappointed to be out. It’s just one of those things, but hopefully the isolating will help.”

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