Premier League Matchday 2 Report – Reading 0-5 Chelsea
Calin Dimario’s Chelsea are flying. The reigning Premier League champions followed up their opening day win over Luton with a rampant 5-0 thrashing of Reading at Robin Friday Park to storm to the top of the table on goal difference.
Match Summary
From the first whistle, Chelsea were relentless. A fourth-minute own goal by Reading centre-back Boris opened the floodgates, and within 10 minutes, another own goal — this time from wing-back Jesús Toro — doubled their lead in bizarre fashion.
José Francisco Franco’s cleanly struck volley on 20 minutes made it 3-0, before Shon Mishpati drilled in a fourth from just inside the box in the 36th minute. Mario Cardozo — once again deployed in the attacking midfield role in place of Pele Civzelis — capped off the afternoon with a composed finish on 64 minutes.
Fernando González was awarded Player of the Match for a commanding performance at the base of midfield. The 29-year-old registered 66 passes at 85% accuracy, 4 key passes, and 14 progressive passes, showcasing his playmaking credentials.
Injury Setback
There was one negative note for Chelsea: winger Kieran O’Sullivan limped off in the 49th minute with a twisted ankle and is expected to miss 3–5 weeks. His dynamic play had already become a key part of Chelsea’s system early in the season, and his absence will be a tactical challenge for Dimario.
Speculation Grows
Betis boss Daishawn Redan was spotted at the stadium, sparking transfer rumours. Reports suggest he was tracking Shon Mishpati, who impressed again with his second goal in as many league games.
Premier League Round-Up: Chelsea Go Top
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal stunned Man City with a 2-1 win at the Emirates, while Fulham beat Newcastle 2-0 and Tottenham cruised past Crystal Palace 2-0. Luton scored five past Wolves, but their defensive woes continued.
The table now sees Chelsea, Tottenham, and Fulham all sitting on six points, with Chelsea’s superior goal difference (+7) giving them the early lead.
Media & Fan Reaction
Planet Football hailed Chelsea’s performance as a “Premier Division statement.” Sky Sports lauded González for his composure and command. Fans online echoed the sentiment, with one writing: “Being able to watch players like González is why I love this job.”
With 10 goals scored and just one conceded in their opening two matches, Chelsea look every bit the title favourites once again — and with Dimario’s track record, it’s hard to argue otherwise.