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Willian Goal Gives Chelsea Narrow Win vs. PAOK in 2018 Europa League

Chelsea avoided a Greek tragedy in their trip to PAOK on Thursday and emerged 1-0 victors at the Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki to start their UEFA Europa League campaign with a win and climb to second in Group L.

Willian side-footed home the breakthrough after only seven minutes to put the Blues ahead, and though the swest London club never looked like losing their lead, they'll perhaps be disappointed not to have added to it.

The Blues had 21 shots at goal compared to the three mustered by their hosts, per WhoScored.