McBurnie strikes late to deny Chelsea and earn point for Sheffield United

Just one chaos‑free day at work, is that too much to ask? For Mauricio Pochettino the answer, it seems, is a resounding “yes”. Around the corner Chelsea go, taking a turn that looks from the outside to be the right one. Then, inexplicably, they double back.It appeared, as Bramall Lane began to empty, that a largely tepid per­formance would at least bring the result Pochettino required against Sheffield United. Then Chelsea stuttered. Again. Even having led twice against a side relegated in all but ­ceremony. Even having – courtesy of Noni Madueke’s second-half strike – been within two stoppage‑time ­minutes of three points. So close, and yet absolutely miles away. Continue reading...

McBurnie strikes late to deny Chelsea and earn point for Sheffield United

Just one chaos‑free day at work, is that too much to ask? For Mauricio Pochettino the answer, it seems, is a resounding “yes”. Around the corner Chelsea go, taking a turn that looks from the outside to be the right one. Then, inexplicably, they double back.

It appeared, as Bramall Lane began to empty, that a largely tepid per­formance would at least bring the result Pochettino required against Sheffield United. Then Chelsea stuttered. Again. Even having led twice against a side relegated in all but ­ceremony. Even having – courtesy of Noni Madueke’s second-half strike – been within two stoppage‑time ­minutes of three points. So close, and yet absolutely miles away.

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