How the stars from west London rated in a routine win over Derby.
Chelsea continued their good start to 2014 with an FA Cup Third Round victory over Derby County, which sees the Blues progress to play Stoke City.
Here is how the stars from west London rated:
Mark Scwarzer – 6
A solid game for the veteran goalkeeper who was barely troubled, but looked good when the Australian was called upon.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6
Was hardly troubled by the Derby attack but the Spaniard would have been expected to get forward more in a game Jose Mourinho’s men dominated.
Gary Cahill – 7
Another good game for the England international who is quickly becoming the most consistent defender at the club this term.
David Luiz – 6
Drafted back into the back four and was fairly comfortable, although looked a little sloppy at times and Mourinho may prefer the Brazilian in midfield again next time out.
Ashley Cole – 6
Similar story for Cole who, like the rest of the defence, was basically untroubled at the back – although keeping a clean-sheet is always a positive.
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