Chelsea - Manchester United

PL2 February 21

Resilient performance by Chelsea, reminding of some of their vintage senior teams over the years. Clinical on the break, deeper than usual against an United team that couldn't get one past an excellent Ted Curd who made a handful of point blank saves. Rayan Kavuma-McQueen with a brilliant finish, always at an angle.

The technical balance to shoot is phenomenal, no energy wasted, perfectly clean contact. Ato Ampah on a good run of form, lively.

Ishe Samuels-Smith plays better every time I watch him, sky is the limit. Such a well rounded player who can carry and win duels. Now captaining the team.

A much more inspired and cultured win than whatever half baked positional porridge Chelsea served the past 2 months in bland 442.

These kind of performances get you momentum and confidence, because there's more straightforward plays and outcomes to it. You pass to create a chance in 3, or defend to block a shot. Players are involved in it, and their contribution is tangible. More than a possession chain of whatever happens in 3 and 5 passes.