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Harrowing Statistic Highlights Ineffectiveness of 'Sarri-Ball' Following Chelsea's FA Cup Exit

Following Chelsea's 6-0 demolition at the hands of Manchester City last week, there was

a huge onus on Maurizio Sarri to repair some of the damage by reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

The Blues fired yet another blank against Manchester United on Monday night as they were dumped out of the competition 0-2, lacking any cutting edge despite dominating possession for much of the second half. It has become evident in recent weeks that Chelsea's problems do not only lie in defence, despite conceding six against City and four against Bournemouth.

Chelsea have netted fewer times than anyone in the top six of the Premier League this season, despite 'Sarri-Ball' promising attacking football and an abundance of goals - as his Napoli side showed last season as they pushed Juventus all the way in Serie A.