Willian scored twice and Olivier Giroud got his first Chelsea goal as they cruised into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Here’s how we rated each Blues player in the 4-0 win over Hull.
A mere spectator until called upon to face David Meyler’s 51st-minute penalty, which he duly blocked. Produced a couple of saves after that as well.
Will not have had as many comfortable nights as this, but was still nearly embarrassed when outpaced by Jackson Irvine during a rare moment of Hull danger.
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An ideal match for only the youngster’s fourth start. The teenager looked calm throughout.
Under little strain and able to divert some attention towards mentoring Ampadu and joining up with the attack for a pop at goal or two.
A sumptuous through-ball set up Pedro for Chelsea’s second but a rash challenge on Harry Wilson gave away a penalty at the start of the second half. Usual array of defence-splitting slide-rule passes. He bossed the first half.
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Enjoyed himself – mixing no-nonsense industry with smart crossfield passes and link-up play. Almost beat Hull keeper David Marshall with a low strike in the second half.
Would like to have had a greater say in proceedings but almost got on the scoresheet in the second half during a breakaway with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Willian.
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A crisp finish for goal number two and might have had a second after Willian presented him with a chance. His night’s work was over early, as he made way for Hudson-Odoi at the break.
Passed a little under the radar on his debut at left wing-back, but it was a decent contribution nonetheless and he set up Giroud’s goal.
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Tormented Hull, curling in a beauty from the edge of the box after less than two minutes and rolling in Chelsea’s third just past the half-hour mark. Also set up Pedro in a lightning break and was only denied a hat-trick by the post. A classy display.
Very close to opening his account with a volley over the bar and a stretch to miss a Drinkwater cross by inches, but got there in the end with a close-range tap-in for the fourth.
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The young striker again looked exciting after coming on and he set up a late chance for Willian.
Came on in the second half for his senior debut and showed some nice touches.
Brought on for the final 20 minutes and looked sharp.
This post was last modified on 17/02/2018