Chelsea could have done with Juan Mata during their goalless draw with West Ham at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea had 39 attempts on goal but could not break down a stubborn Hammers rearguard.
Jose Mourinho was scathing of the Irons' "19th century football" - but Houghton reckons the absence of Mata, who left West London for Manchester United in a £37million deal at the weekend, was one of the reasons the hosts toiled.
"Chelsea were lacking something despite having their big names out there - and perhaps they needed a Mata," the former Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland midfielder told Match Choice.
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