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-David Luiz

FA CUP – Chelsea FC vs Manchester United (February 18)

After the humiliating 6-0 loss to the defending champs, Manchester City earlier on in the Prem, it was time for Chelsea to come back and seal their advancement in the FA Cup.

This match only proves further that Sarri-Ball is ineffective when it comes to facing Premier-League teams. Maurizio Sarri continued to stick with his starting XI, with the worlds strongest holding midfielder playing an attacking role in the unchanged 4-3-3 formation. Chelsea continued to hold possession of the football without purpose and defensively looked vulnerable to Man United’s deadly counter attacks and crossing.

TalkSPORT reported boos and chants against Sarri, as Chelsea supporters, “joined in as United fans sang, ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’. The Italian, however, was quick to dismiss the fans, explaining, “I have to work on my players, not on the fans… I’m concerned about the results.”

In my honest opinion, I believe it is too early to even think about sacking the manager regardless of the current results. Looking back to Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, needed the season to implement his ideas and get the club to win the League. Reporters, news outlets, and even the City faithful looked to dismiss Pep’s tactics, even talking about sacking him mid-season. He then went on, adapting his tactics and pushing Man City to glory just in his second season. If Maurizio Sarri can adapt to the tough competition found in England, we may see Chelsea back to winning ways.