Match report
Chelsea Defeats Watford 3-0 in Premier League
Chelsea
3–0
FT
Watford
May 5, 2019
Chelsea strolled to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Watford in their Premier League clash, thanks to goals from Ross Barkley Loftus-Cheek, David Luiz, and Gonzalo Higuaín. The Blues dominated the game from start to finish, showcasing their quality in attack and solid defensive work. Despite Watford's late substitutions, they were unable to break down the Chelsea defense, ensuring a smooth win for the home team.
Key Facts
- • Chelsea secured the 3-0 victory over Watford in the Premier League.
- • Ross Barkley Loftus-Cheek scored the first goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Eden Hazard.
- • David Luiz netted the second goal in the 51st minute, also assisted by Eden Hazard.
- • Gonzalo Higuaín added the third goal in the 75th minute, assisted by Pedro.
- • N'Golo Kanté was an early substitute for Chelsea, coming on in the 10th minute.
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Kepa (G)
- 30 David Luiz (D)
- 28 Azpilicueta (D)
- 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 27 A. Christensen (D)
- 17 M. Kovačić (M)
- 5 Jorginho (M)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 9 G. Higuaín (F)
- 10 E. Hazard (F)
- 11 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 18 O. Giroud
- 24 G. Cahill
- 8 R. Barkley
- 21 D. Zappacosta
- 13 W. Caballero
- 22 Willian
Watford
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 26 B. Foster (G)
- 6 A. Mariappa (D)
- 25 J. Holebas (D)
- 15 C. Cathcart (D)
- 21 Kiko Femenía (D)
- 37 R. Pereyra (M)
- 14 N. Chalobah (M)
- 16 A. Doucouré (M)
- 19 W. Hughes (M)
- 9 T. Deeney (F)
- 7 Deulofeu (F)
Substitutes
- 8 T. Cleverley
- 10 I. Success
- 18 A. Gray
- 11 A. Masina
- 2 D. Janmaat
- 27 C. Kabasele
- 1 Gomes
Timeline
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10' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: R. Loftus-Cheek -
48' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalR. Loftus-Cheek · Assist: E. Hazard -
51' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalDavid Luiz · Assist: E. Hazard -
67' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Chalobah · On: T. Cleverley -
75' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalG. Higuaín · Assist: Pedro -
79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Higuaín · On: O. Giroud -
83' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: Deulofeu · On: I. Success -
83' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Deeney · On: Andre Gray -
89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: David Luiz · On: G. Cahill -
90' Watford Card · Yellow CardA. Doucouré
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 537 | 382 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 10 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 454 | 286 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 11 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chelsea took the lead in the 48th minute through Ross Barkley Loftus-Cheek, setting the tone for the game.
- ▸ The second goal by David Luiz just three minutes later in the 51st minute effectively put the game out of reach for Watford.
- ▸ Gonzalo Higuaín's third goal in the 75th minute cemented Chelsea's dominance and ensured the final outcome.