Again, not a classic, but again, not really the issue - Chelsea win, and Chelsea go to the top of the table after Liverpool’s loss earlier in the day. Here are the statistics from Stamford Bridge:
- John Obi Mikel touched the ball 99 times, more than any other player.
- Ramires had 5 shots on goal, the most in the game.
- Andre Schurrle made 7 key passes, over double that of any other player.
- Ashley Cole completed 99% of his passes, the highest in the game.
- Gary Cahill led the game with 6 successful aerial duels.
- Oscar made 7 successful tackles, the most in the game.
- Steve Sidwell led the game with 7 interceptions.
- Fernando Amorebieta led his side and the game with 11 successful defensive clearances.
- Oscar attempted more crosses than any other player (14).
- Andre Schurrle completed more crosses than any other player (5).
- Scott Parker was fouled more frequently than any other player (4).
- Pajtim Kasami was dispossessed a game-high 7 times.
