Roberto Soldado – 8
There was a big smile on the Spaniard’s face as he ended his scoring dry patch and also did it from open play with a neat touch and finish on the move.
Emmanuel Adebayor – 7
Although the Togo international didn’t score – something that has become common place in recent times – the 30-year-old’s linkup play was excellent and Adebayor provided the assist for Soldado’s goal.
Substitutions:
Nacer Chadli – 7
Came on for Townsend and looked like a man who had something to prove, as the Belgian stormed down the left wing and had a decent shot saved by David Marshall.
Sandro – 6
The man known as ‘The Beast’ had another opportunity to nurse himself back to full fitness, although the Brazilian picking up a yellow card will have been frustrating for manager Tim Sherwood.
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