'A team who simply could not finish' - National media reacts as Chelsea and Manchester United draw
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Chelsea and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday night as the Blues looked to build some much-needed momentum ahead of the FA Cup final with Liverpool.
Marcos Alonso opened the scoring in the second half after Thomas Tuchel's men had largely dominated the opening 45 minutes, volleying home smartly when the ball fell to him in the box. But the joy was short-lived as two minutes later, Cristiano Ronaldo lashed a shot passed Edouard Mendy to make it 1-1.
It is a result that ultimately had little bearing on the Premier League title, other than for United to creep slightly closer to the top-four. But what did the national media make of Tuchel's men?
"Chelsea cut United’s defence to shreds again and again in the opening half with waves of attacks and sustained pressure. That it was still scoreless at half-time was largely due to Kai Havertz – who missed three major openings for the Blues.
"Indeed, the German international’s three shots on goals brought up an xG (expected goals) valuation of 0.91 – meaning his chances combined had a 91 percent chance of scoring. Havertz – who has assumed the centre forward’s role in Thomas Tuchel’s side this season, did not enjoy his strongest evening."
"Chelsea had won their past eight games on the road in all competitions - and they will wonder how they failed to make it nine as this draw ended that club