Mauricio Pochettino admits Chelsea 'lack solidity' after Sheffield United draw

The Blues made the trip to Bramall Lane having dramatically scored two goals beyond the 99th minute to defeat Manchester United 4-3 on Thursday night.

However, Chelsea were on the receiving end of a late goal on Sunday evening as Sheffield United twice came from behind to secure a deserved share of the spoils.

Despite largely being second-best, goals from Thiago Silva and Noni Madueke had put the West Londoners on the brink of victory, only for Oli McBurnie to equalise in the 93rd minute.

Although Chelsea are on a seven-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League with 12 points to their name, they are without a clean sheet in nine top-flight fixtures and have conceded at least twice in the most recent five matches.

Such a poor defensive record means that the pressure remains on Pochettino's shoulders, and the Argentine has acknowledged that Chelsea's game management must improve if they wish to move higher up the Premier League table.

Speaking to reporters, as quoted by football.london, the Argentine said: «Very frustrating because we conceded in the first-half after we scored. Then you concede in the last few minutes, you always feel very disappointed and frustrated.

»I want to say the draw is a fair result. Even if we control and have possession, we didn't create enough. We didn't show the capacity to be solid and be strong. That is the painful situation."

He added: «The first part of the season we were a little bit more solid but were not creating as much. Now we are scoring much but conceding more. It's