Match report

Chelsea Defeats Watford 3-0 in Premier League

Chelsea
Chelsea
3–0
FT
Watford
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

  1. Chelsea
    10' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  2. Chelsea
    48' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Loftus-Cheek · Assist: E. Hazard
  3. Chelsea
    51' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    David Luiz · Assist: E. Hazard
  4. Watford
    67' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Chalobah · On: T. Cleverley
  5. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Higuaín · Assist: Pedro
  6. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Higuaín · On: O. Giroud
  7. Watford
    83' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Deulofeu · On: I. Success
  8. Watford
    83' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Deeney · On: Andre Gray
  9. Chelsea
    89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: David Luiz · On: G. Cahill
  10. Watford
    90' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    A. 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.