Nigerian duo Success, Moses missing as Chelsea survive Watford onslaught

Nigeria’s Isaac Success and Victor Moses were missing in action as Chelsea came back twice to defeat Watford 4-2 at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The Blues took the lead in the 12th minute through Pedro’s stunner from the edge of the box, but Antonio Conte’s men were never able to establish control of the game.

Watford grew in confidence as the half progressed and kept asking questions of the Chelsea defence.

Chelsea were seconds away from heading into the interval with a lead, but Abdoulaye Doucoure’s effort brought Watford level at the break.

In the 49th minute, Roberto Pereyra put one past Thibaut Courtois to put Watford in the driving seat.

Michy Batshuayi, who came on for Alvaro Morata, equalised with a superb header in the 71st minute for Chelsea.

Azpilicueta shouldered Willian’s cross past Heurelho Gomes to put Chelsea ahead in the 87th minute while Batshuayi sealed the win for the Blues in injury time.

Chelsea are now fourth on the EPL table while Watford dropped to the fifth spot.