Premier League Live: 21st October
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What were the key moments in Chelsea's comeback against Watford?
With 20 minutes to go, the champions Chelsea were 2-1 down at Watford. Batshuayi come off the bench, he got his first Premier League goal of the season. Then Cesar Azpilicueta got his first since he played Watford last season. The champions in front. And then Batshuayi made sure of all three points for Antonio Conte's side with his second of the afternoon. What a reply from the champions. Let's hear from Batshuayi and Azpilicueta, both now with Greg Whelan. César Michy, very well done. César, you left it very late.
Yeah, we left it very late and we had to dig in until the last minute, but we showed a great spirit, even if it wasn't our best game, but we got an important win for our confidence. We were after three games without winning, so I think it's important for a team to get back to winning ways. Did you fear when Watford went ahead in the second half?
Was there a feeling that this game might be getting away from you?
Well, I think we started really well, we were 1-0 up, we had chances to score the second, the last kick of the first half in a throw-in we conceded a goal, then obviously the confidence is a bit lower, we conceded a second goal, but even though we showed great spirit, we didn't give up, and at the end we got the three points that, as I said before, is a big win for us.
Michy, the manager's decision to put you on a substitute changed the game. How pleased were you to be able to show him what you could do?
I don't understand.
How did Michy Batshuayi impact the game after coming off the bench?
The manager has made some changes.
Yes, but it's a difficult moment for me. But I stay focused every day, every time, training hard, play hard. Today is good. I'm coming on the pitch and I say my job, I score two goals, is good for the team, to three points. That's it.
What did the manager, what did Antonio Conte ask you to do when you went on the pitch?
Nothing. No message from him at all? No, only to take over every ball fight. Good spirit, only this.
Two goals, part of a very important win. How pleased are you to have helped Chelsea in this position?
Yes, I'm very happy. Today, to take three points in a difficult moment, but it's good for the team. Now, stay focused for next year.
Cesar, just how much did you need this result today? Much, I think. As I said before, we were three games without winning. Even here at home, we had difficult games. We were not able to win. So it's important to get back in the Premier League, to win, to step up. And then we know that it's a long season. We will have ups and downs. Now we had a difficult period, but... This is the first step to get out and to get the confidence up. Well, gentlemen, very well done. Michy, you're also the Premier League man of the match. Cezar, if you did the honours, please.
Well done, guys.
Thank you, thank you.
That's six Premier League goals off the bench from Batshuayi. Only Olivier Giroud of Arsenal had more. Nice to have some goals on a Saturday afternoon.
What challenges did Chelsea face after going 2-1 down?
Six of them in the end. 14 attempts from Chelsea to Watford's 16. That is the second most by an away side here at Stamford Bridge. Second only to Manchester City. Underlines just what an effort Marco Silva's side put in. Five on target to Chelsea's eight. Distance covered. Nothing to split the two teams. But in the end, Alan, two goals to split the two teams. When you look at Chelsea's performance today, It will be a sense of great relief. Well, you just have to say that, you know, the subs that come off the bench and the manager did a good job second half because they was in a big hole. And Watford looked like this game should have been buried for them. If it was Silva, you'd be very disappointed to get nothing out of the game.
But the subs changed it. And William as well, that's where he was, just picked up the man of the match as a sub. That was a massive little fillip for the manager as well. We'll get confidence from that, putting subs on and they make a massive impact like that. Before we look back on their second half in detail, how will Watford reflect on today? Alan's nailed it. I think they'll be so disappointed. They had big moments in that game to win it, to put it to bed really.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What were the key moments in Chelsea's comeback against Watford?
0:06–1:43
2
How did Michy Batshuayi impact the game after coming off the bench?
1:43–3:34
3
What challenges did Chelsea face after going 2-1 down?
3:34–5:13
4
What did the players say about their performance post-match?
5:13–6:50
5
How did Chelsea's substitutions change the dynamics of the game?
6:50–14:34
6
What was Watford's strategy during the match and how did it unfold?
14:34–31:34
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