How the West Londoners rated at the Bridge.
It took until the second half for Chelsea to make the breakthrough in their FA Cup Third Round tie with Watford at Stamford Bridge, but in the end they ran out 3-0 winners.
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Goals from Willian, Loic Remy and Kurt Zouma ensured that Jose Mourinho’s men are still on course for the unprecedented quadruple this season.
Here’s how the Blues rated:
1. Petr Cech – 6
Had little to do although the goalkeeper did well with the mostly long range efforts from the Hornets.
28. Cesar Azpilicueta – 7
Reverting to right-back the Spaniard looked equally as assured and provided a good cross for Zouma’s goal.
24. Gary Cahill – 6
Back to normal for the England international after his disastrous time against Tottenham Hotspur on New Year’s Day.
5. Kurt Zouma – 7
The 20-year-old continues to impress and scored his header well, although was shown up a few times by Troy Deeney.
3. Filipe Luis – 6
A better defensive display from the Brazilian than we have seen recently and also looked good from crosses out wide.
7. Ramires – 6
A typically busy display from the Brazil international who’s confidence grew as the match progressed.
12. John Obi Mikel – 6
Did his job of protecting the back four well, but when on the ball is far inferior to Nemanja Matic.
18. Loic Remy – 7
Pushed out wide the Frenchman was sometimes left out of the game, but his goal was well taken.
8. Oscar (Diego Costa, 45′) – 4
Taken off at half-time by Jose Mourinho and the manager appears to be losing patience with the attacking midfielder.
14. Andre Schurrle (Willian, 45′) – 3
Also taken off at the break and even less influential than Oscar and Schurrle’s future at the Bridge is in serious doubt.
11. Didier Drogba (Nathan Ake, 80′) – 7
At 36-years-old the striker led the line with aplomb and his strength caused the visitors plenty of problems.
Substitutions:
19. Diego Costa – 6
Showed his class after coming on and played a part in two of the goals.
22. Willian – 7
Came on at half-time and immediately made the difference with his play in the final third and also opened the scoring.
6. Nathan Ake – 5
Came on late on but had little time to impress.