Ziyech Scores Wonder Goal As Chelsea Inflict Painful Defeat on Malmo in Champions League Battle

• Chelsea who are Premier League side on Tuesday night, November 2, defeated Malmo 1-0 in Champions League game
• Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal that gave the Stamford Bridge landlords the win as they are now one step from reaching knockout
• The Blues have been superb so far this season in all competitions as Thomas Tuchel and wards are hoping for a great term

Premier League giants Chelsea on Tuesday night, November 2, took a great step towards qualifying for the Champions League group stages after beating Malmo 1-0.

As the reigning champions of Europe, Chelsea knew that they have to qualify for the next stage of the Champions League and they did themselves lots of good by beating Malmo.

Playing in front of their fans, Malmo players started the match impressively looking for early goal against Chelsea, but the Blues' defense was so strong for the hosts.

The first half however ended with both sides finding it difficult to score in this Champions League encounter.

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Thomas Tuchel's men waited until the 56th minute before Hakim Ziyech scored the goal for Chelsea after getting great assist from Hudson-Odoi,

Azpilicueta was the next player to have an opportunity, with the Malmo keeper Johan Dahlin having to push behind his attempt on goal.

Loftus-Cheek soon saw his looping header travel narrowly wide of the post.

Ziyech was involved in the action once again for Chelsea, this time a clever piece of skill was followed by shot on target that was saved by Dahlin.

Thomas Tuchel Sends Chelsea Stars Important Message After Liverpool, Man City Dropped Points

Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported how Thomas Tuchel said he will never celebrate after Chelsea's title rivals Liverpool and Man City dropped points on Saturday, October 30.

While the Blues won their match week 10 fixture, both Liverpool and City suffered an upset in their respective fixtures.

Tuchel's charges hammered Newcastle United 3-0 at St James' Park, with Reece James scoring a brace to inspire his side to a vital win.

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Liverpool, on the other hand, surrendered a two-goal advantage against Brighton to settle for a 2-2 draw at home.

Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane both struck twice for the Reds before Enock Mwepu and Leandro Trossard found the back of the net to earn a point for Brighton.

Meanwhile, the biggest upset of the day came at Etihad Stadium where champions City were stunned 2-0 by Crystal Palace in a match that saw Aymeric Laporte sent off.