Holding Midfield: Case Study: Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool 20/11/11

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In one of the most tactical battles of the season so far, Kenny Dalglish triumphed over Andre Villas-Boas to consign Chelsea to three defeats out of three in their games against Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool so far this season. Liverpool, who were on an eight game unbeaten run in all competitions but still not performing as well as some hoped, went into the game as underdogs although there were only three points between the two teams. Chelsea used their normal 4-3-3 with Didier Drogba favoured ahead of Fernando Torres and Jon Obi Mikel playing as the defensive pivot in a midfield three of him, Ramires and Frank Lampard. Juan Mata started on the right of the front three with Florent Malouda on the opposite flank. The high line that has been heavily criticized this season was implemented in defence once more. Liverpool, meanwhile, made a number of unexpected changes – the introduction of Maxi Rodriguez on the left for his first league start this season, as well as the inclusion of Craig Bellamy up front with Luis Suarez. Charlie Adam and Lucas Leiva played in central midfield, whilst the centre-back partnership of Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger was retained. [...]

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