Chelsea were dominant against Manchester United today, without creating enough clear cut chances to win the game.
It was a story we’ve heard a few times this season, and in fact the last two games at Stamford Bridge have produced some pretty astonishing figures.
Both the game against Burnley – final score 1-1, and tonight’s game against Manchester United – final score 1-1 – have seen Thomas Tuchel’s team dominate the play without getting the goals they need.
According to Opta, they racked up 49 shots, conceding just 8 themselves in the process, and had a ridiculous 100 touches in the opposition box.
Not only that, but today’s goal came from a penalty kick. Despite their dominance and a lot of play in dangerous areas,, Chelsea were hardly raining down shots on the United goal.
Hopefully the return of Romelu Lukaku, who came on as a sub today, will make the difference going forward. Unless they become more clinical, days like this will continue.