The goal netted by Thiago Silva during Chelsea’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday saw the Brazilian secure for himself a small piece of Premier League history.
Veteran stopper Silva nodded home early in the 2nd-half of action at Stamford Bridge this evening, getting on the end of Mason Mount’s devilish delivery to leave Hugo Lloris with no chance.
And, in the process, the former AC Milan standout – at 37 years and 123 days old – became the oldest player to find the net in a Premier League fixtures since Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs all the way back in 2013:
37y 123d – Thiago Silva (37y 123d) is the oldest player to score in the Premier League since February 2013, when 39-year-old Ryan Giggs netted against Queens Park Rangers for Manchester United. Golden.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 23, 2022
Blues back on track
Silva’s goal proved the 2nd and final of Chelsea’s goals on Sunday, as Thomas Tuchel’s men steadied the ship courtesy of a deserved 2-0 triumph over capital rivals Spurs.
The Pensioners headed into today’s action at Stamford Bridge having secured a paltry three points from an available twelve in the Premier League over the course of the last month, in the process all but surrendering their status as title contenders.
Hakim Ziyech, take a bow! ?
The Chelsea man cuts in on his left foot and guides his shot past a rooted Hugo Lloris to give the hosts the lead! pic.twitter.com/uxyMWXzZpJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 23, 2022
Their derby victory this evening, though, means that daylight, at the very least, remains over the chasing pack behind the European champions.
Though all of Manchester United, West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham boast games in hand, Chelsea now sit nine points clear of 4th spot, amid a tense battle for Champions League football in the English top-flight.
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