CM: Nemanja Matic – 5/10
Could have no arguments with the penalty decision following his trip on McManaman, which was not the only tackle that he mistimed. Has started the season slowly and Chelsea are suffering from it.
CM: Cesc Fabregas – 6/10
Was involved in the third goal, lifting the ball up for Costa to knock down for Azpilicueta, but was otherwise outshone by his Spanish international teammates.
AMC: Willian – 6/10
Played centrally again to accommodate Pedro, from whose pass the Brazilian missed a golden chance in second-half stoppage time. Sacrificed on 55 minutes after Terry’s sending off.
AMR: Pedro – 9/10
Nothing more could have been asked of the Spaniard on a debut which came just days after his arrival from Barcelona. Scored a goal and assisted another while showing great touch around the box in the first half, and then displayed admirable battling qualities to work for his side in the second. Superb.
AML: Eden Hazard – 7/10
Embarked on a couple of exciting dribbles in the opening 45 minutes, including one in which he danced through four or five Albion defenders. Preciously retained the ball for his side in the closing stages.
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