Watford 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2019-20

#3 Watford the architects of their own downfall as Pulisic nets a second

Christian Pulisic's tidy finish at the near post doubled Chelsea's advantage

Pulisic embellishes the art of trading inside the 18-yard box with match-defining runs. While we speak about him in a moment, let's learn how Watford shot themselves in the foot while trying to take the attack to Chelsea.

After the 50th minute, Sanches Flores' men probed with purpose and committed bodies forward. Deulofeu's shift to his left was followed by a stinging shot that was just wide off the post. And, that was one indication of what Watford could inflict.

But, while they tried to push Chelsea to the corners and steal the ball off them, they allowed far too much space to the likes of Mount and Pulisic to run in behind. As a result, we witnessed a couple of counter-attacking opportunities for the Blues; an improbable sight in the first 45 minutes.

A quick transition involving Willian eventually led to the second Chelsea goal, with Pulisic there to repay Lampard's faith once again. The Brazilian, having darted forward with sharpness, played Abraham down the right, who made no mistake in sliding it through to Pulisic.

Once again, neither Mariappa nor Kabasele picked up the run of the American, who just ran across the face of goal under their noses. It's no wonder then, that Watford are win-less in their previous 14 PL encounters.

8 - Eight of Christian Pulisic's nine goal involvements for Chelsea in all competitions this season have come away from Stamford Bridge, including all four of the American's goals. Guest. #WATCHE

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 2, 2019