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#1 Defensive solidity
Pedro spun past Toby Alderweireld and Ben Davies to give Chelsea the lead while Giroud's header coupled with the miscommunication between Hugo Lloris and Trippier led to the second goal of the night. However, the story was all about Chelsea's resolute, robust and sturdy defence.
We knew Chelsea would have their task cut out against a side that has been getting the better of them in recent months, especially given the fact that Sarri would not tinker his back line - the same defenders that played high-voltage, defensive football against City.
But David Luiz and Antonio Rudiger were excellent. They marshaled the troops, sprayed passes all around, chipped in with tackles and interceptions, and got their bodies on the line to smother away anything in the air.
Cesar Azpilicueta was once again Mr. Reliable for Sarri down the right, while Marcos Alonso, who has come under major scrutiny of late for his defensive fragility, put in a fine shift at left back by sticking to his position, waiting for the ball to come to him and not lunging into challenges. Going forward, he provided a fine hand as well.
