3 February 2054 – Home Park, Plymouth
Chelsea produced another composed away performance to maintain their grip on top spot in the Premier League, dispatching Plymouth Argyle 2–0 thanks to a clinical brace from striker Netanel Sahar.
⚡ Second-Half Spark
In a tightly contested first half, Plymouth held their shape well, frustrating the visitors and restricting Chelsea’s flow. However, Calin Dimario’s men emerged sharper after the interval, and their patience paid off on the hour mark when Sahar broke the deadlock with a deft finish from close range after neat work from Jairzinho down the flank.
With the home side pushing higher in search of an equaliser, space began to open up. Chelsea’s quality shone through again in the 79th minute as Sahar doubled the lead, steering a precise volley in off the post following a clever pass from José Francisco Landeira.
🎯 Player of the Match
Netanel Sahar delivered a complete striker’s performance, combining intelligent movement with clinical finishing to secure three vital points. The Israeli forward now leads the club’s scoring charts with 16 goals in 19 league appearances.
📊 Match Stats
- Score: Plymouth 0–2 Chelsea
- Goals: Sahar (60’, 79’)
- xG: Chelsea 1.84 – Plymouth 0.37
- Shots: Chelsea 13 – Plymouth 4
- Possession: Chelsea 52% – Plymouth 48%
📈 League Outlook
With this result, Chelsea extend their lead at the top to six points, sitting on 56 points from 22 matches, with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal. Dimario’s side have now won five consecutive league games, scoring 15 goals and conceding just one in that run.
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