Chelsea FC have had a truly atrocious first half in their English Premier League title decider against Manchester United, and they are rightfully down 2-0 at the break. The first goal was scored just 36 seconds in by Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, assisted by a Park Ji-Sung through ball, and Nemanja Vidic added another with a 23rd minute header, nodding in a sublime Ryan Giggs cross following a corner kick.
Manchester United Vs. Chelsea FC: 2-0 Halftime, Blues Woeful
The Blues have offered little opposition in the first 45, and their defending on both of the goals was terrible. Wayne Rooney has been allowed free reign in the center of the pitch, as John Obi Mikel and Michael Essien have done next to nothing to oppose him. It would be unfair to call their tackling poor, as they haven't really been attempting tackles at all.
Chelsea are rumored to be making two changes at halftime, and neither of them is Fernando Torres. Both Alex and Ramires are warming up, and are expected to be introduced into the game by Carlo Ancelotti.
An epic comeback could be in the cards if Chelsea magically show up and play like a team desperate to win a title in the second half, but based on their start and Manchester United's play thus far, that would be a truly stunning twist to this game. The midfield of Mikel, Essien, and Frank Lampard has been completely outplayed, and Ancelotti has massive adjustments to make if his team are to make this remotely interesting.
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