Jose Mourinho ground out another win at Upton Park…
Chelsea came away from Upton Park with a 1-0 over West Ham, but it could have so easily been different if the East London side had been able to take their chances.
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Here is how the Blues’ players fared…
GK) Thibaut Courtois, 7
Despite the Hammers having control of large parts of the game, he didn’t have a huge amount to do.
RB) Branislav Ivanovic, 6
Not the best performance from the Serbian, but it was a clean sheet nonetheless.
LB) Cesar Azpilicueta, 7
Jose Mourinho once claimed that a team made of 11 replicas of the full-back would win the Champions League, gritty performances like this one are probably why.
CB) John Terry, 6
After a stellar game in the Capital One Cup final the skipper looked a bit more his age here.
CB) Gary Cahill, 5
The England international will have to do better than this if he doesn’t want Kurt Zouma taking his place once the youngster moves back from midfield.
CDM) Kurt Zouma, 7
Only his second match in midfield, but the 20-year-old continues to impress despite his inexperience.
CM) Cesc Fabregas, 6
Not his usual self with the ball, and not known for his great defending. This will not do the former Arsenal man’s reputation as a player who fades in the second half of the season any good.
CM) Ramires, 7
The Brazilian is perfect for this type of match with his endless energy.
LM) Eden Hazard, 8
Scored the all important goal, and looked dangerous when he had the ball.
RM) Oscar, 6
Out of position, but still ran himself in to the ground for the team.
ST) Diego Costa, 4
The striker hasn’t scored since January, and didn’t look like doing so here.
SUB) Willian, 6
Did a serviceable job when he came on, but didn’t add the attacking pace that Mourinho may have hoped.
SUB) Didier Drogba, 6
Only came on to waste time.
SUB) Loic Remy, 6
Same as Drogba.