THE DATA DAY: HUDDERSFIELD VS CHELSEA

 We dominated possession on the road again, enjoying a 64.1 per cent share of the ball. We were able to use it more effectively than against West Ham, with five of our 12 attempts on target.

Pedro scored with one of his game-high four efforts, and Tiemoue Bakayoko with one of his three.

We completed over 700 passes in West Yorkshire, with Cesar Azpilicueta recording an astonishing 135 successful passes. He was followed by his fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger (with 115) and Andreas Christensen (96).

Overall, we had a 92 per cent pass completion rate. Christensen had the best of anyone who started the game, with 98 per cent, with Pedro (96 per cent) and Azpilicueta (95 per cent) also recording especially high figures.

When it came to key passes, Marcos Alonso recorded a game-high four. Eden Hazard and Willianmade three apiece. The Brazilian had a direct hand in three goals for the first time in a Premier League game.

Willian also made a game-high four successful dribbles. Next was Hazard with three.

Looking at the defensive side of the game, the three aerial duels Christensen won was the most by any Chelsea player. He and Bakayoko were our top tacklers, winning the ball three times each. 

Victor Moses and Antonio Rudiger made three clearances apiece. Bakayoko, Alonso and Kantewere tied on two interceptions.

Ethan Ampadu’s introduction off the bench meant he became the second youngest player to feature for us in the Premier League at the age of 17 years and 89 days. Only Jody Morris, at 17 years and 43 days, was younger.

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