Chelsea off the mark in Champions League with classy win over AC Milan

Reece James’ thunderbolt strike put the seal on Graham Potter’s first Stamford Bridge win as Chelsea manager as the Blues thumped AC Milan 3-0 to revitalise their Champions League campaign.

James’ finish capped a fine Blues victory, with the England wing-back also teeing up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his second goal in as many games.

Wesley Fofana opened the scoring, tapping home after Thiago Silva’s powerful header, only to hobble out in the first half with a potential leg injury.

"It was not an easy game. They played well in the first half. Then we kept the intensity really high. We were confident," Aubameyang told BT Sport.

"The first goal was really important. It gave us strength and confidence. We knew what we had to do against Milan. They have great strikers as well. The defenders did an incredible job today.

"It’s easier when you win games. The mood is very good at the moment. We’ll try to keep it up."

Chelsea leapfrogged Milan into second place in Group E on goal difference by registering their first win in their third Champions League encounter this term.

New manager Potter might have got off the mark on the win front in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace but the former Brighton boss was still hunting a landmark performance and result to stamp his authority on Bridge proceedings.

And when James rifled home the third goal, that ultimate aim of quality amid victory was fully assured.

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