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Michy Batshuayi spurs Chelsea to victory against red-hot Ajax

Champions League - Group H - Ajax Amsterdam v Chelsea - Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands - October 23, 2019, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard celebrates with Michy Batshuayi after the match. [Reuters]

A late goal by substitute Michy Batshuayi propelled Chelsea to a 1-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday for a second Champions League victory in Group H after a fast and furious tussle at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

Manager Frank Lampard’s late replacements paid dividends as Batshuayi was set up by fellow substitute Christian Pulisic for the 86th minute winner as Chelsea finished strongly.

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