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Chelsea Beat Huddersfield 3-1; Tiemoue Bakayoko, Willian and Pedro Score

Chelsea cruised to a 3-1 victory over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Tiemoue Bakayoko, Willian and Pedro.

Laurent Depoitre headed home a late consolation for the hosts, but they were well-beaten by the champions who claimed all three points to move level on points with Manchester United in second in the Premier League.

With striker Alvaro Morata missing due to a back injury, Antonio Conte brought in Willian and Pedro, but there was still no place for Michy Batshuayi in his starting lineup:

It was a cagey opening with the home fans making themselves heard, but the hosts paid the reigning champions plenty of respect, per ESPN FC's Liam Twomey:

Chances were at a premium initially, and it was little surprise that the opening goal came from a mistake.