Chelsea were simply too good for Stoke last night as they secured a 2-0 win.
Chelsea dealt with the pressure well to secure a 2-0 win at Stoke last night, which puts them top of the Premier League table at Christmas.
The Blues were forced to wait until Monday night for their game, which meant watching their main rivals for the title, Manchester City, gain ground on them over the weekend.
Here are our player ratings for Chelsea’s stars from last night.
Courtois – 6
Straight back into the team as he returned to fitness. Looked solid throughout.
Ivanovic – 7
He was extremely difficult for any Stoke player to get the better of during the game.
Cahill – 7
Always seems to relish the challenge against the physical sides. Put his body on the line and was superb.
Terry – 8
Led by example and got Chelsea into the lead early with a clever header from a corner.
Azpilicueta – 7
He’s become one of Chelsea’s most consistent players and was superb at both ends of the pitch.
Mikel – 6
Was brought in to add an extra defensive element to the midfield and he did just that with a decent performance.
Matic – 8
The best holding midfielder in the Premier League? Stoke struggled with his presence and bite.
Willian – 6
Looked lively in the opening exchanges but Stoke brushed him off the ball too easily.
Fabregas – 8
Another superb effective and mature performance from the Spaniard. When he pulls the strings, Chelsea win.
Hazard – 7
His quality produced some rough challenges from Stoke, but he dealt with it well.
Costa – 7
Worked hard throughout the game last night as always. It won’t be long before he’s back on the score sheet.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
