The ex-Dortmunder Christian Pulisic (69th) put the end. Unlike Havertz, Timo Werner, who came on as a substitute in the 78th minute, was unable to set any accents. After the third league win in a row, the “blues” Still clearly on course for the Champions League.
Abramovich chants – Tuchel criticizes Chelsea fans
After the final whistle, team manager Thomas Tuchel harshly criticized the fans of his team who had traveled with them. Before kick-off, they chanted “Roman Abramovich” during the one-minute applause in memory of Ukraine at war. The Russian oligarch, who could potentially become the target of British sanctions, announced earlier this week that it intends to sell its stake in the club.
The expressions of sympathy for the previous club patron seemed inappropriate to Tuchel. “It’s not the moment to do something like this‘ the coach ranted. ‘If we want to show solidarity, then we show solidarity and we should do it together.”
The joint expression of respect is essential, emphasized Tuchel: “It is not the time for other messages. Our club wants our fans to own that applause.” One do this for Ukraine, “and there are no two opinions about it. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, they have our support.”
Liverpool stay close to City after beating West Ham
The FC Liverpool narrowly won 1-0 against on Saturday night West Ham United and kept the pressure on leaders Manchester City high. Coach Jürgen Klopp’s team initially reduced the gap to the leader to three points, City meets in the derby on Sunday Manchester United.
Sadio Mané was the match winner with his goal in the 27th minute Anfield Rd. West Ham missed a chance to climb to a Champions League spot. arsenal could on Sunday at the “hammers“pass by. The”Gunners” step in Watford and have three more games up their sleeves.
Newcastle continue to catch up
Newcastle United continued his pursuit. Adopted by a Saudi consortium”magpies“, who were upgraded in the winter with new signings reportedly worth more than €100m, beat Brighton 2-1 and are now unbeaten in eight games.
With the victory has itself newcastlepenultimate at the beginning of the year with 11 points, has worked its way up to 14th place, seven points ahead of the relegation zone.
Defeat for Marsch on debut as Leeds manager
Jesse March conceded on his debut as coach of LeedsUnited a 1-0 defeat Leicester City. This missed it leeds, to get a little air in the table cellar. The advantage over the relegation places is only one point. Harvey Barnes (67th) scored for the Foxes.
Marsch succeeded the sacked Argentine last Monday Marcelo Bielsa started. The contract of the American, who was released from RB Leipzig on December 5, runs until the summer of 2025.