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Chelsea are currently locked in action with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the semi-final of the Club World Cup.
Having travelled to Abu Dhabi following their 2-1 win over Plymouth Argyle at Saturday lunchtime, the Blues are now enjoying the benefits of winning the Champions League last season, as they represent Europe in the tournament.
And, despite a mixed start to the game, Chelsea began to dominate the affair, and took the lead on the half-hour mark thanks to Romelu Lukaku, who took advantage of some frankly awful defending to scramble home the ball following a Kai Havertz cross.
Romelu Lukaku has scored his first goal since the 1-1 draw against Brighton in December 2021.
Ending a run of six games with a goal. 😅 pic.twitter.com/pBWEexkSVG
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 9, 2022
But there was one man that the attention of the Chelsea faithful fell on during the first half.
Havertz stands out
Kai Havertz was just that man. Deployed on the left of Chelsea’s attack, the German showed a range of nice touches and found a cross for Lukaku to open the scoring, with the only goal of the affair thus far.
And safe to say, the Chelsea fans were quick to sing his praises, as can be seen below.
Kai Havertz is a baller
— Mustafa Saleh (@MCerlay) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz is a gem 💎
— Boogieman👽👨🏾💻 (@boogiemane69) February 9, 2022
It’s great to see Kai Havertz playing a key role for Chelsea again. This is the confidence boost he needs
— Christopher Harris (@thegaffer) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz can be so so good when he wants.
— Super Gremlin (@Real_Chiss) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz is cooking 🔥🔥💙
— ︎Tlotlo Mosimeki (@TlotloMosimeki) February 9, 2022
Kai havertz is a fantastic footballer💯
— Nidh🇮🇳 (@Nidh2710) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz cannot be removed from our line up ever again.
— Vibes Papi 🇳🇬 (@JayTheSekou) February 9, 2022
That’s all Kai Havertz
— C. Bobby (@RobbCharlie) February 9, 2022
Kai HAVERTZ you beautiful man 😍😍😍
— S.A.M (@mide_otunla) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz a generational baller 😍🔥
— B$LL MONNEY (@washingtonbill1) February 9, 2022
Kai Havertz is a generational talent 😍
— BAKS (@eto_nam_) February 9, 2022
Yo. Kai Havertz is balling oh my word
— .🇬🇭 #SlutUpstairsOUT (@adam7ii_) February 9, 2022
Havertz is our best attacker by miles
— LTG #MV1 (@ScuderiaLTG) February 9, 2022
HAVERTZ IS INCREDIBLE
— Zeno (@Blackbantar) February 9, 2022
Havertz should start every game
— 📌 (@_GS_3) February 9, 2022
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Premier League table
| # | Team | MP | D | P |
| 1 | Manchester City | 23 | 41 | 57 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 22 | 39 | 48 |
| 3 | Chelsea FC | 24 | 30 | 47 |
| 4 | West Ham United | 24 | 11 | 40 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 23 | 6 | 39 |
| 6 | Arsenal FC | 21 | 8 | 36 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 20 | 2 | 36 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 21 | 3 | 34 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| 10 | Leicester City | 20 | -3 | 26 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 21 | -4 | 26 |
| 12 | Southampton FC | 22 | -8 | 25 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 24 |
| 14 | Brentford FC | 23 | -12 | 23 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 21 | -16 | 22 |
| 16 | Everton FC | 21 | -13 | 19 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 22 | -20 | 18 |
| 18 | Norwich City | 22 | -32 | 16 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 22 | -18 | 15 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 20 | -11 | 14 |
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 16 |
| Jota, Diogo | Liverpool FC | 10 |
| Vardy, Jamie | Leicester City | 9 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 8 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 8 |
| Ronaldo, Cristiano | Manchester United | 8 |
| Son, Heung Min | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 |
| Smith-Rowe, Emile | Arsenal FC | 8 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United | 8 |
| Mane, Sadio | Liverpool FC | 8 |
| Bowen, Jarrod | West Ham United | 7 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 7 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 7 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 7 |
| Maupay, Neal | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 |
| Sterling, Raheem | Manchester City | 7 |
| Silva, Bernardo | Manchester City | 7 |
| Mahrez, Riyad | Manchester City | 6 |
| Saka, Bukayo | Arsenal FC | 6 |
| Maddison, James | Leicester City | 6 |
| Player | Team | Red Cards | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisu, Mohammed | Southampton FC | 0 | 7 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 0 | 6 |
| Neves, Ruben | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 7 |
| Maguire, Harry | Manchester United | 0 | 6 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 0 | 6 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 0 | 6 |
| Westwood, Ashley | Burnley FC | 0 | 6 |
| Alonso, Marcos | Chelsea FC | 0 | 6 |
| Norgaard, Christian | Brentford FC | 0 | 6 |
| Tarkowski, James | Burnley FC | 0 | 6 |
| Laporte, Aymeric | Manchester City | 1 | 5 |
| Mings, Tyrone | Aston Villa | 0 | 6 |
| Llorente, Diego | Leeds United | 0 | 6 |
| Bissouma, Yves | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 6 |
| Ward, Joel | Crystal Palace | 0 | 6 |
| Brownhill, Josh | Burnley FC | 0 | 6 |
| Skipp, Oliver | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 6 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 0 | 4 |
| Gallagher, Conor | Crystal Palace | 0 | 5 |
| Robertson, Andy | Liverpool FC | 1 | 4 |
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Liverpool FC | 10 |
| Salah, Mohamed | Liverpool FC | 9 |
| Robertson, Andy | Liverpool FC | 8 |
| Bowen, Jarrod | West Ham United | 7 |
| Jesus, Gabriel | Manchester City | 7 |
| Pogba, Paul | Manchester United | 7 |
| Mount, Mason | Chelsea FC | 6 |
| Cancelo, Joao | Manchester City | 6 |
| Antonio, Michail | West Ham United | 5 |
| Dennis, Emmanuel | Watford FC | 5 |
| Fernandes, Bruno | Manchester United | 5 |
| James, Reece | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| Kovacic, Mateo | Chelsea FC | 5 |
| Redmond, Nathan | Southampton FC | 5 |
| Mahrez, Riyad | Manchester City | 4 |
| Saka, Bukayo | Arsenal FC | 4 |
| Benrahma, Said | West Ham United | 4 |
| Doucoure, Abdoulaye | Everton FC | 4 |
| Barnes, Harvey | Leicester City | 4 |
| Rice, Declan | West Ham United | 4 |