As It Happened: Ziyech goal gives Chelsea all three points

On the other hand, while this was evidently a good result for Chelsea, as any away win in the Champions League is, it was far from their best performance this season.

They looked sluggish at times and ought to have troubled Dahlin in the opposite goal who regularly appeared shaky, instead opting to pass around their defence.

However, getting the three points is the priority and in doing so they've put the pressure on Juventus to get past Zenit tonight and maintain their lead at the top of Group H.

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For Malmo, while it was another loss in this season's Champions League group stage, it was arguably their strongest performance thus far.

They put up a good fight throughout, limiting the Blues to just the one goal and offering a little taste of their own attack on the counter at times too.

That said, the result is what counts in the end and not picking up a point means they remain bottom of the group, now with a goal difference of -12.

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Malmo 0-1 Chelsea

Shots: 5 - 22

On Target: 11

Possession: 27% - 73%

Corners: 1 - 8

Fouls: 12 - 9

Yellow Cards: 0 - 2

Saves: 9 - 1

The first half was something of a training ground drill for the most part, with Chelsea continually making into the final third but unable to break down their opponent.

A breakthrough did finally come in the 56th minute after Callum Hudson-Odoi fired in a pinpoint cross to Hakim Ziyech and he tapped home with ease.

From that point onwards it was again Chelsea fully in control, rarely losing the ball but also not threatening a second particularly often either.

Overall, Tuchel will simply see it as a good win on the road, and whole it might not have been the best performance by his side, that's what it was in the end.

There weren't any spectacular performances from Chelsea players tonight but the one man who does deserve a mention is Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The English winger put in a perfect ball for Hakim Ziyech to score the only goal of the game and was creative at other times too, so he's the man of the match for me.

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Not long to go now and Chelsea look as though they'll see this one out comfortably enough.

There's going to be a minimum of three minutes of additional time at the end of this game.

Berget is leaving the field for Larsson , while Rakip also departs for forward Birmancevic in the last of their five allowed substitutions.

We're in a firm pattern now of Chelsea passing it around amongst themselves.

They are still looking to get a second, if the opportunity presents itself though.

There's another yellow card on show, this time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek after he takes out Rakip.

It's so close to a second goal for the Blues after an immaculate move in which Loftus-Cheek controlled the ball wonderfully before playing Havertz in.

Yet again though Dahlin denies the German and it remains just the one for Chelsea.

It's another set of substitutions in Sweden, this time for both sides.

Ziyech comes off for Barkley and Hudson-Odoi leaves the field in place of Christian Pulisic, making his first appearance since his injury in August.

As for Malmo, Nalic replaces Nanasi, who's had a decent game for the hosts.

It's the first yellow card of the evening as Thiago Silva picks up a yellow for fouling Rieks.

A Rudiger ball over the top of the Malmo defence find sKai Havertz but the attacker can't control the ball well enough.

He does win a corner for his side though, which is headed on by Thiago Silva and cleared off the line!

A speculative effort from long range by Rakip flies way over the bar.

It's a wasted chance for Malmo as he had other options too.

The away side have slightly taken their foot off the gas now they're ahead, though it does feel like a second goal will come at some point.

Straight after that opening goal, Malmo made two substitutes with Olsson and Lewicki coming on for Rieks and Pena respectively.

Alonso flicks on from a corner which is deflected wide by a Malmo defender but somehow the referee gives a goal kick.

Brilliant feet from Loftus-Cheek in the box but yet again the Englishman's shot is palmed away by Dahlin.

It's turning into a perpetual cycle for the Blues here.

A Malmo corner eventually drops to Rieks but his awkward effort is sent wide of the post, not troubling Mendy whatsoever.

It's been a similar pattern to the first half in the opening five minutes of the second here with Chelsea mostly in control of possession but unable to break down their Swedish opposition.

Loftus-Cheek made a gorgeous turn and slick piece of skill before running with the ball but the final pass into an attacker wasn't quite there.

We're underway for the second half in Malmo with the home side kicking off this time.

No half time substitutes to report on so we're as we were before the interval.

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Malmo 0-0 Chelsea

Shots: 3 - 12

On Target: 1 - 6

Possession: 26% - 74%

Corners: 0 - 5

Fouls: 4 - 5

Saves: 6 - 1

Yellow Cards: 0 - 0

Let's see what Blues' fans thought of that first half performance from their side...

They might not be ahead yet but Tuchel's side have undoubtedly been on top throughout the entire game.

Their main problem has been the fact they appear to be refraining from shooting which, against a goalkeeper who appears shaky at best, would be a good place to start.

As for Malmo, they've defended relatively well but, more significantly, they've also had a few chances of their own on the counter attack.

We're in for a fascinating second half.

It's almost an absolute stunner from Colak who fires a volley with superb technique just wide of the goal. That would've been quite something.

Chelsea have the ball in the net after Havertz heads home but the flag is up against Azpilicueta who put the cross in.

The Blues are having chance after chance but for some last ditch defending and a lack of clinicality they can't break Malmo down.

It's a horror show for a few seconds for Dahlin as he first misses a cross he was attempting to claim before once again spilling a shot from distance but he gets away with it again.

Christensen's long range effort looks to be a simple enough save but Dahlin spills it and Alonso is inches from tapping the ball in, but can't quite do so.

A brilliant ball from Loftus-Cheek finds Kai Havertz who goes face to face with Dahlin but once again he makes the save and the German is left frustrated.

There's a rare chance for the home side as Alonso is muscled off the ball, which is then fired into the box but Nanasi can't get his shot away.

Havertz lays it off to Ziyech but once again the shot is blocked by a sky blue shirt.

Ziyech is against heavily involved as he makes a run down the wing, fires a ball into the box which comes straight back to him and his second effort goes straight down the goalkeeper's throat.

Another good effort.

Loftus-Cheek curls an effort from long range which is spinning but not quite quickly enough and it flies past the post.

Chelsea are knocking on the door here though.

Loftus-Cheek flicks on a ball crossed in by Ziyech but it doesn't dip down quite quick enough and ends up in a goal kick.

There's a chance for Chelsea as Ziyech gets one-on-one with Dahlin but the goalkeeper does well to make himself big and sends the ball out for another corner.

Marcos Alonso is again played in by Hudson-Odoi and he puts the ball into the box towards Azpilicueta whose shot is pushed wide by the Malmo 'keeper for a corner.

Hudson-Odoi finds Marcos Alonso near the edge of the box but the Spaniard's weak foot shot flies far wide of the post.

Malmo swept away on the counter attack after Loftus-Cheek's pass was intercepted but the hosts were unable to take advantage of the opportunity.

A slick passing move from Chelsea comes to Hudson-Odoi but his effort is blocked.

Best passage of the game so far, though.

Jorginho is fouled in his own penalty area but for a moment Chelsea did look to be in a bit of trouble playing out from the back.

Kai Havertz goes down in the box under a potential foul which is being checked by VAR.

He received the ball in the penalty area from Azpilicueta, turned on the spot and then appeared to be caught.

The check is now over, however.

We're underway in Southern Sweden as the away side get the ball rolling.

The two sides have come out of the tunnel and are now lined up with the iconic Champions League anthem blaring out of the speakers in the stadium.

It's almost time.

Here's what Group H looks like before this game gets underway.

1. Juventus - 9 points, +5 GD

2. Chelsea - 6 points, +4 GD

3. Zenit - 3 points, +2 GD

4. Malmo - 0 points, -11GD

Juventus face Zenit at 8:00 PM GMT later tonight.

There's just under 10 minutes until the game kicks off in Malmo.

Stay on this live page for all the updates throughout the game!

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The German boss has made it clear that the fact they aren't included is nothing to worry about and simply the result of general rotation.

'It was a tough one because they've been playing so good for us ... but at the same time it's a very intense position, you cover the whole side up and down.'

Kick-off is approaching in Malmo as the teams have now gone back into the dressing rooms...

After missing their previous game against Sirius in the Allsvenskan, Antonio Colak is back in the starting eleven for Malmo tonight.

The the Croatian striker is arguably the Swedish side's most dangerous player and could pose a threat tonight if he gets a chance.

That said, simply getting an opportunity will be difficult against what is one of the best defences in Europe - either way, the battle will be fascinating.

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It may be premature, but most Chelsea fans appear to be pretty confident about the game...

On the other hand, some are just a bit more direct... 

Looking at the visitors' team, one of the main things to note is that of Ruben Loftus-Cheek coming into midfield alongside Jorginho.

The Englishman has become a much more significant part of the squad recently under Thomas Tuchel and he's put his confidence in him again tonight.

Malmo will need to be at their best to stop a combination that comprises both enormous experience and also energetic youth too.

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And here's the team for the visitors...

Here's the starting eleven for the home side...

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We'll have team news for you very shortly, so stay tuned!

That's all for now, so while you wait for the game to kick off tomorrow, why not take a read of VAVEL's preview, written by Alex Dreischmeier?

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This won't be the easiest game Chelsea will play this season but, with all due respect to Malmo, it won't be far off of it either.

They looked incredibly comfortable during their previous 4-0 win against them, but do have a few more injuries going into this one.

Therefore, I'm opting for a 3-0 win for the Blues, though if Malmo come out fighting it may be a while before the opening goal goes in.