Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield United: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20 

Frank Lampard and Chelsea failed to record their first home win of the season
Frank Lampard and Chelsea failed to record their first home win of the season

#3 Sheffield effect their style but Abraham pounces on another

Chris Basham applied Wilder's attacking tactics to good effect
Chris Basham applied Wilder's attacking tactics to good effect

Before we move on, let's understand Sheffield United's unique approach to attacking. They start out with a 3-5-2, but the likes of Egan and Chris Basham venture forward on the outside of the full backs, leaving the wider defenders narrower. Two out of the three midfielders peddle back, while the forwards straightaway storm into the 18-yard box.

The Blades' central defenders were freed up by their colleagues quite a few times, most notably when Robinson scuffed his header wide off the Chelsea goal. After a promising build-up, Sheffield completely opened up their opponents on the left, with Basham whipping in a delightful cross.

The tricky Robinson, who displayed some gorgeous movement with the ball, failed to find the right connection.

Unfortunately for Wilder, two of his center-backs experienced major miscommunication, went for the same ball together and a failed clearance led to Abraham and Chelsea's second of the afternoon - just four minutes after the Robinson's mistimed header.

Two goals, both due to the silliest of errors one would label. Not what is ideal when you travel to Stamford Bridge.

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