Chelsea stay top of the Premier League following hard-fought win at Watford with Hakim Ziyech netting the winner after Emmanuel Dennis cancelled out Mason Mount's opener - with Saul Niguez hooked off at half-time AGAIN

Daily Mail | December 2, 2021

For a long time, at Vicarage Road, Chelsea were heading for more frustration.

They were stuttering badly and on course for a third league draw in four and to surrender top spot to Manchester City.

But, as well as possessing a squad packed with players capable of winning them matches they do not deserve, they have a manager who can too.

Tuchel’s gesticulating was growing increasingly wild and animated as his side struggled to break down and contain Watford.

Chelsea maintained their position at top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Watford thanks to Hakim Ziyech's winner

The Moroccan (right) put Thomas Tuchel's side back in front as the substitute thumped home a low cross from Mason Mount

Play was halted after 13 minutes as players alerted ref David Coote to a medical emergency in the stands at Vicarage Road

MATCH FACTS

WATFORD (4-1-4-1): Bachmann 6.