Chelsea players are rated by CaughtOffside for their performances against Stoke City…
Stoke City 0-2 Chelsea – Jose Mourinho’s side gave a thoroughly professional away performance as goals from John Terry and Cesc Fabregas were enough to see off the challenge of Stoke City.
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Stoke battled hard to try and fight their way back into the game, and enjoyed a decent period of dominance during the second-half, but were unable to find a breakthrough.
Read the full Chelsea ratings below:
GK) Thibaut Courtois – 7
One very good safe, and although he was rarely called upon, he did everything that was required of him in the Chelsea goal.
RB) Branislav Ivanovic – 6
Customary battling performance from the Serbian, who as always did little wrong.
LB) Cesar Azpilicueta – 7
Excellent performance from the Spaniard, who kept Stoke’s attacking options quiet and was often the man winning the ball back for the Blues.
CB) Gary Cahill – 8
Arguably one of his best performances so far this season, stepped up against a physical Stoke defence and really limited their chance.
CB) John Terry – 8
Equally excellent at the heart of the Chelsea defence, while he also popped up with the crucial headed goal in the first half.
CM) John Obi Mikel – 6
Helped sure up the midfield on his 250th start for Chelsea, on top of his best run of games for two years.
CM) Nemanja Matic – 7
Another excellent performance from arguably Chelsea’s key player, controlled things in midfield yet again.
AM) Cesc Fabregas – 8
Chipped in with a goal and provided the cross for Terry’s opener. Excellent again from the Spaniard.
RW) Willian – 6
Average night for the winger who created little and was replaced with ten minutes to go.
LW) Eden Hazard – 7
Creative source for Chelsea in midfielder, who will be massively concerned to see him limp off late on.
ST) Diego Costa – 6
Worked hard but missed a golden opportunity to score, he should have done better.
Manager: Jose Mourinho – 8
Very competent performance from his team, who will be top of the Premier League table at Christmas.
Subs:
1) Andre Schurrle – 5 – Came on for the final ten minutes, and might have done better with a late chance.
2) Didier Drogba – 5 – Allowed Costa to put his feet up for the final five minutes.
3) Kurt Zouma – 5 – Replaced Hazard after he limped off in stoppage time.
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