"Arsenal should be shaking right now", "That’s how you make a statement" - X reacts as Chelsea defeat Noah 8-0 in UECL clash
Fans on social media celebrated as Chelsea bagged a massive win against Armenian Premier League club Noah in the UEFA Conference League on November 7. The match ended in an 8-0 victory for the Blues at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea opened the scoring just 12 minutes into the match with Tosin Adarabioyo's header from an assist by Enzo Fernandez. Marc Guiu doubled the lead with a right-footed shot just a minute later.
Axel Disasi struck a header from another assist by Fernandez in the 18th minute. Joao Felix took the count to four through the 23-year-old Argentine midfielder's third assist of the match in the 21st minute.
Mykhailo Mudryk netted Chelsea's fifth after being set up by Christopher Nkunku in the 39th minute. Felix scored the last goal of the first half via Disasi's assist following a fast break in the 41st minute.
Nkunku found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from a difficult angle in the 69th minute. The Blues were awarded a penalty after Yan Eteki committed a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall inside the box. Nkunku successfully converted the penalty in the 76th minute.
Fans took to X to heap praise on the Blues' performance against Noah in the Conference League. While some hailed the team's recent form, others expressed confidence in their chances in the upcoming Premier League home match against Arsenal. One fan wrote:
"Arsenal should be shaking right now. Chelsea will destroy them."
Another added:
"Chelsea in full beast mode! That’s how you make a statement 💪🔵"
"We are dominating Europe again. Chelsea heritage," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"Wow what a win."
Another tweeted:
"Dominated against European giants. We are so back 🔵"
"Ruthless! Splendid! Awesome! Beautiful! Now bring on Arsenal 💙💙💙," posted another.
One user wrote:
"Let's take same spirit to arsenal 💪"
While another wrote:
"We need more in the next match."
Following the win against Noah, the Blues are currently on top of the UEFA Conference League table with nine points in three matches. The Blues last faced Arsenal in the Premier League on April 23 at the Emirates Stadium, resulting in a 5-0 win for the Gunners.
Enzo Maresca on Chelsea's 8-0 win against Noah in UECL
Enzo Maresca shared his opinion on his team's performance against Noah in the UEFA Conference League. The Blues head coach appreciated his players and felt the side were moving in the right direction. He told TNT Sports (via @Blue_Footy on X):
"It's a tricky game because everyone expected us to win but we had to be professional. The players showed how serious they are. I am very impressed. We have good players and they all deserve minutes. Football is full of upsets if you are not ready mentally. We are heading in the right direction."
The Blues had 58% of the ball on the night while creating 11 big chances and having 18 shots on target.
(Stats via Sofascore. These platforms may change the stats as per their prerogative)