Chelsea got the Maurizio Sarri era off to the perfect start with a resounding 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium in their Premier League fixture on Saturday night. N’Golo Kante, in London barely a week after his World Cup exertions, got the Blues off to a flyer with a scuffed first-time shot from inside the box after Wilian had found him with a smart cross in the 34th minute. Summer signings Jorginho and Kepa Arrizabalaga made their league debuts and while the latter was assured in goal, the former was unflappable in the middle of the park. Up front, Alvaro Morata continued to toil for the West Londoners but despite the Spaniard’s poor run of form continuing up top, Chelsea always looked like the side that would find another before the break. Read more
Chelsea cruise past Huddersfield to get Maurizio Sarri era underway (Thestatesman)
