CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Sharp reflexes to save a deflected shot in the second half but apart from that, was rarely called into action. Clean sheet on his Premier League debut. Reuters
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7: Sharp reflexes to save a deflected shot in the second half but apart from that, was rarely called into action. Clean sheet on his Premier League debut. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7: Chelsea’s captain was as dependable as ever, supporting Hudson-Odoi down the right and keeping Palace’s counter-attacks at bay. PA
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7: Chelsea’s captain was as dependable as ever, supporting Hudson-Odoi down the right and keeping Palace’s counter-attacks at bay. PA
Thiago Silva – 8: Forget the mistake against West Brom, the veteran Brazilian is already showing what he adds to Chelsea’s backline: an assured presence, leadership, and top-class positioning. Never looked troubled against Palace. Getty Images
Thiago Silva – 8: Forget the mistake against West Brom, the veteran Brazilian is already showing what he adds to Chelsea’s backline: an assured presence, leadership, and top-class positioning. Never looked troubled against Palace. Getty Images
Kurt Zouma – 9: After glancing a great chance wide, the Frenchman made no mistake of his second attempt, guiding home Chilwell’s cross for Chelsea’s second. Even without the goal, Zouma put in a top performance. Strong in the tackle, dominant in the air, and sharp anticipation throughout. AFP
Kurt Zouma – 9: After glancing a great chance wide, the Frenchman made no mistake of his second attempt, guiding home Chilwell’s cross for Chelsea’s second. Even without the goal, Zouma put in a top performance. Strong in the tackle, dominant in the air, and sharp anticipation throughout. AFP
Ben Chilwell – 9: One game into his Premier League career with Chelsea and already a clear upgrade on Marcos Alonso. Always an option on the left, excellent distribution and took his goal extremely well. Then provided a wonderful cross for Zouma’s goal. Dream debut. Getty Images
Ben Chilwell – 9: One game into his Premier League career with Chelsea and already a clear upgrade on Marcos Alonso. Always an option on the left, excellent distribution and took his goal extremely well. Then provided a wonderful cross for Zouma’s goal. Dream debut. Getty Images
N’Golo Kante – 7: Operating in a midfield two with Jorginho, Kante was able to play to his strengths by breaking up play, protecting the defence and distributing forward passes. PA
N’Golo Kante – 7: Operating in a midfield two with Jorginho, Kante was able to play to his strengths by breaking up play, protecting the defence and distributing forward passes. PA
Jorginho – 8: Trademark Jorginho performance. Helped Chelsea control possession, spread the play, gave away a few niggly fouls, then hopped, skipped and jumped his way to two penalties. Good game from the Italian. Reuters
Jorginho – 8: Trademark Jorginho performance. Helped Chelsea control possession, spread the play, gave away a few niggly fouls, then hopped, skipped and jumped his way to two penalties. Good game from the Italian. Reuters
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 7: Looked to be really enjoying himself, particularly in the second half. Was the more effective of Chelsea’s two wingers and provided cutting edge and service from the right. Surely he’s not going out on loan? PA
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 7: Looked to be really enjoying himself, particularly in the second half. Was the more effective of Chelsea’s two wingers and provided cutting edge and service from the right. Surely he’s not going out on loan? PA
Kai Havertz – 7: The German just oozes class; the weight of his passing is flawless, and he glides across the pitch linking play and creating space. Lovely little dink over Sakho to earn Chelsea’s second penalty. Encouragingly for Chelsea, there is so much more to come from him. Getty Images
Kai Havertz – 7: The German just oozes class; the weight of his passing is flawless, and he glides across the pitch linking play and creating space. Lovely little dink over Sakho to earn Chelsea’s second penalty. Encouragingly for Chelsea, there is so much more to come from him. Getty Images
Timo Werner – 6: Deployed on the left wing, Werner was stifled in the first half and played a secondary role once Chelsea ran riot. Looks far more dangerous when played through the middle. Reuters
Timo Werner – 6: Deployed on the left wing, Werner was stifled in the first half and played a secondary role once Chelsea ran riot. Looks far more dangerous when played through the middle. Reuters
Tammy Abraham – 7: Led the line well, linked up play, and his movement pulled Palace defenders out of position. No goals but played his part in a dominant win. Wanted to take second Chelsea penalty but was overruled by captain Azpilicueta. PA
Tammy Abraham – 7: Led the line well, linked up play, and his movement pulled Palace defenders out of position. No goals but played his part in a dominant win. Wanted to take second Chelsea penalty but was overruled by captain Azpilicueta. PA
SUBS: Mateo Kovacic (83’) – N/A. AP
SUBS: Mateo Kovacic (83’) – N/A. AP
Christian Pulisic (83’) – N/A. AP
Christian Pulisic (83’) – N/A. AP
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita – 6. Couldn’t do much about any of the goals and was sharp off his line when he needed to be. Reuters
CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita – 6. Couldn’t do much about any of the goals and was sharp off his line when he needed to be. Reuters
Joel Ward – 7. The fact that most of Chelsea’s best attacks came down the opposite flank is testament to Ward’s performance. Kept Werner quiet much of the game. AFP
Joel Ward – 7. The fact that most of Chelsea’s best attacks came down the opposite flank is testament to Ward’s performance. Kept Werner quiet much of the game. AFP
Cheikhou Kouyate – 7. Rock solid during a first half that saw Palace comfortably manage Chelsea’s attacks. Was not at fault for any of the goals. Reuters
Cheikhou Kouyate – 7. Rock solid during a first half that saw Palace comfortably manage Chelsea’s attacks. Was not at fault for any of the goals. Reuters
Mamadou Sakho – 5. The Frenchman was emblematic of Palace’s implosion and gave away a sloppy penalty when he clipped Havertz. Reuters
Mamadou Sakho – 5. The Frenchman was emblematic of Palace’s implosion and gave away a sloppy penalty when he clipped Havertz. Reuters
Tyrick Mitchell – 5. Stood up well to Hudson-Odoi in the first half but the Chelsea winger won their duel in the second. Gave away a clear penalty on Abraham. AP
Tyrick Mitchell – 5. Stood up well to Hudson-Odoi in the first half but the Chelsea winger won their duel in the second. Gave away a clear penalty on Abraham. AP
Andros Townsend – 6. Put in one sumptuous cross in the first half and looked like he could threaten on the break. Ultimately, though, he didn’t. PA
Andros Townsend – 6. Put in one sumptuous cross in the first half and looked like he could threaten on the break. Ultimately, though, he didn’t. PA
James McCarthy – 6. Sorry folks, no photos of McCarthy, which might be a reflection of how little of the ball he saw in this game. That said, he helped Palace keep their shape in the first half. Replaced midway through second half. AP
James McCarthy – 6. Sorry folks, no photos of McCarthy, which might be a reflection of how little of the ball he saw in this game. That said, he helped Palace keep their shape in the first half. Replaced midway through second half. AP
James McArthur – 6. Like his similarly named midfield partner, it was a tough outing with Palace rarely enjoying any spells of possession. PA
James McArthur – 6. Like his similarly named midfield partner, it was a tough outing with Palace rarely enjoying any spells of possession. PA
Eberechi Eze – 7. There were certainly glimpses during the game that hinted at why Eze is so highly rated as he tried to get on the ball and make things happen. AP
Eberechi Eze – 7. There were certainly glimpses during the game that hinted at why Eze is so highly rated as he tried to get on the ball and make things happen. AP
Wilfried Zaha – 6. Could barely stay on his feet in the first half – no, not from incessant diving but the slick surface. More involved in the second half but never really threatened. AFP
Wilfried Zaha – 6. Could barely stay on his feet in the first half – no, not from incessant diving but the slick surface. More involved in the second half but never really threatened. AFP
Jordan Ayew – 5. Can’t recall anything of note from the Ghanaian, whose biggest contribution was getting fouled in the lead-up to a Chelsea goal. Reuters
Jordan Ayew – 5. Can’t recall anything of note from the Ghanaian, whose biggest contribution was getting fouled in the lead-up to a Chelsea goal. Reuters
SUBS: Luka Milivojevic (67’) – 6. Introduced with Palace 2-0 down, the Serbian did not influence the game. Getty Images
SUBS: Luka Milivojevic (67’) – 6. Introduced with Palace 2-0 down, the Serbian did not influence the game. Getty Images
Jairo Riedewald (72’) – 6. The same as Milivojevic. Reuters
Jairo Riedewald (72’) – 6. The same as Milivojevic. Reuters

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Ben Chilwell 9, Thiago Silva 8, Wilfried Zaha 6: Chelsea v Crystal Palace player ratings

Blues run out 4-0 winners at Stamford Bridge after a rampant second half

Jon Turner

October 03, 2020

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Chelsea produced a timely Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, defeating Crystal Palace 4-0 thanks to a rampant second half.

After a frustrating and goalless first half that saw the hosts dominate possession but struggle to create chances, Ben Chilwell – making his Premier League debut for Chelsea – broke the deadlock five minutes after the interval.

The left-back's goal opened the floodgates as Kurt Zouma headed home a Chilwell cross to double the lead, before a pair of Jorginho penalties secured the rout.

It marked a return to winning ways for Frank Lampard's side, who entered the game having been eliminated from the League Cup by Tottenham in midweek and needing a three-goal fightback to claim a draw against promoted West Brom last weekend.

Assessing the individual performances from Chelsea's win over Palace, Jon Turner provides the player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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