#5 Press the Chelsea wing-backs into their own half
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The width which Chelsea's wing-backs offer is crucial for Conte as it provides two attacking options while in possession of the ball. Often, Moses and Alonso are the most advanced players on the pitch for Chelsea. However United can curtail their impact by putting pressure on them.
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Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia can press their respective wing-backs which will smother Chelsea and stop their easy pass out wide. Obviously, the pressing should be done cleverly so as to not leave open channels for Hazard and Giroud to exploit.
Pressing Alonso and Moses when needed will keep the Blues cooped up in their own half and cut their passing options. Certainly, a tactic worth employing.
Edited by Nishant Jayaram