Chelsea endured another rollercoaster of emotions as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Sheffield United in the Premier League clash. The Blues, fresh off a dramatic win against Manchester United, started brightly with Thiago Silva volleying them into an early lead.
However, their advantage was short-lived as Jayden Bogle equalized for the Blades before halftime. In the second half, Noni Madueke restored Chelsea’s lead with a thunderous strike, seemingly setting them on course for victory. But Sheffield United refused to back down, and Oli McBurnie stunned the visitors with a last-gasp equalizer in stoppage time, leaving Chelsea frustrated.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino faced criticism for his late substitutions, and Chelsea’s inconsistency continues to hamper their European qualification hopes. The result leaves them needing to regroup ahead of their FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City. Despite the disappointment, Sheffield United’s resilience earned them a valuable point in their bid to avoid relegation, extending their recent improved form under Chris Wilder.