5 Things We Learned From Chelsea S Victory Over Bate In The Europa League
The victory was their fourth successive in the competition, and can confirm top spot in the group when PAOK visit Stamford Bridge later in the month. The contest was the quintessential definition of ‘Thursday Night Football’, as it was lifeless and dour, with neither team providing real excitement. Bate were more composed than when they visited the Bridge last month, and even though Chelsea had much of the possession, the Londoners failed to genuinely stamp their authority in the match, and never looked threatening enough to take the lead in the first half....