Huddersfield Town 1-3 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points 

Huddersfield Town v Chelsea - Premier League
Chelsea breezed past Huddersfield Town to win 3-1

#4 Terriers lack incision

Huddersfield Town v Chelsea - Premier League
Huddersfield failed to create any clear-cut chance

Although Chelsea must be given credit for a swift response to their West Ham debacle, they were largely helped by a non-performance from Huddersfield which has condemned them to their fifth defeat in six league games.

David Wagner's side looked a mere shadow of the team that put in such a massive performance to beat Manchester United in October. The defending - barring goalkeeper Jonas Lossl's unfortunate slip to let Bakayoko through for the first goal - was terrible at times, giving Willian the freedom of the penalty area and leaving Pedro unmarked for the third goal.

On the other side of the pitch, Steve Mounie was unable to capitalise on his brace during Saturday's victory over fellow-promoted Brighton, barely receiving any service from his colleagues at full-back and attacking midfield.

He was also unable to get in behind an organised Chelsea back three. There was no incision in their play that was needed to outsmart the defence of the reigning champions. It was only after the contest was effectively ended around the hour mark and Chelsea had eased off that the hosts began to show some fight.

Depoitre scored from a thumping header in injury-time but that was required around 50 minutes earlier than they eventually broke Chelsea down. Ultimately, It was a night to forget for the Terriers.

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