UCL: Roma Stun Chelsea, Man United Ease Past Benfica; PSG Blow Away Onyekuru’s Anderlecht
By James Agberebi: Premier League champions Chelsea were trounced 3-0 by AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in Group C on matchday four of the 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The defeat was Chelsea’s first in the group stage this season after two wins and a draw. A brace from Stephan El Shaarawy and a strike from Diego Perrotti sealed Roma’s second win in the group stage. El Shaarawy gave Roma the perfect start when he scored just one minute into the game. The former AC Milan forward grabbed his second goal of the night making it 2-0 to Roma in the 36th minute. And in the 63rd minute, Perrotti got on the score sheet to extend Roma’s lead. The defeat saw Chelsea drop to second on seven points, while Roma go top on eight points. At Old Trafford, Manchester United made it four wins out of four games following an impressive 2-0 win against Benfica. The win strengthens United’s quest of qualifying for the round of 16. An own goal by Benfica 18-year-old goalkeeper Mile Sv...