**Chelsea Beat Utd: Player Ratings, Forward Woes**

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Chelsea Beat Utd: Player Ratings, Forward Woes

Chelsea got the job done against Manchester United on Saturday, but it wasn't pretty. A 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a first-half goal from a surprise hero, [Insert Player Name Here], left Blues fans feeling relieved rather than excited.

The Blues were dominant in the first half, with their high press and relentless attacking forcing United to make mistakes. But after the break, they lost their mojo, and the Red Devils almost snatched a draw.

Here's a look at the player ratings, with a focus on Chelsea's forward woes:

Player Ratings:

[Insert Goalkeeper Name Here] (7/10): Made a couple of key saves, including a spectacular stop from a [insert United player name] free-kick. He was solid, as usual.

[Insert Defender Name Here] (7/10): Led the backline with his usual calmness and confidence. He made a couple of important tackles and clearances.

[Insert Defender Name Here] (6/10): A solid performance but he looked a bit rusty after returning from injury.

[Insert Defender Name Here] (7/10): Had a great first half, pushing forward and creating chances. He faded a bit in the second half, but still a good performance overall.

[Insert Midfielder Name Here] (8/10): Man of the Match! He controlled the midfield, dictating the tempo and creating chances for his teammates.

[Insert Midfielder Name Here] (7/10): He worked tirelessly and provided some good passes throughout the game.

[Insert Midfielder Name Here] (6/10): He struggled to get into the game and made some poor decisions.

[Insert Forward Name Here] (5/10): He was frustratingly ineffective in front of goal, missing several good chances. He needs to find his shooting boots soon.

[Insert Forward Name Here] (6/10): He showed some flashes of brilliance but was let down by his decision-making in the final third.

[Insert Forward Name Here] (4/10): He was completely anonymous and had no impact on the game. He needs to step up if he wants to be considered a regular starter.

Forward Woes:

Chelsea's forward line is lacking that clinical edge. They had plenty of chances but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net. It's a real concern for Chelsea fans, especially with the Champions League just around the corner.

The lack of goalscoring threat might be partly due to the absence of [Insert Injured Forward Name Here]. His pace and dynamism are sorely missed, and Chelsea need to find a way to replace his impact until he returns.

This isn't the first time we've seen Chelsea struggle in front of goal this season. They need to figure out their finishing problems quickly, or their title aspirations could go up in smoke.

Overall, a win is a win, but this performance showed Chelsea have a lot of work to do if they want to achieve their goals this season.