Chelsea produced one of their most dominant performance of the season as Everton were put to the sword in a 4-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge.
James Olley was at Stamford Bridge to run the rule out Frank Lampard's side...
Kepa Arrizabalaga 7
Had little to do as Everton managed just one shot on target all afternoon. Clean sheet on first Premier League appearance since January 21 will help his revival.
Cesar Azpilicueta 7
Helped keep Gylfi Sigurdsson and Richarlison quiet in a solid display. Didn’t try anything risky in possession but fed the midfielders quickly to help Chelea impose themselves.
Antonio Rudiger 7
Spent most of the afternoon marking Calvert-Lewin and conclusively won that battle, even though the Everton forward was largely starved of service.
Kurt Zouma 6
Fortunate to escape with a first-half error as Calvert-Lewin shot wide but able to enjoy a serene second half. Booked late on for a foul on Richarlison.
Marcus Alonso 7
Not one of his more marauding displays and didn’t always make the right choice in possession but defensively sound.
Ross Barkley 8
Produced a lovely first-time through-ball for Pedro to double Chelsea’s lead and was very efficient on the ball despite the catcalls from supporters of his former club.
Billy Gilmour 9
First Premier League start but took everything in his stride, rarely losing possession and helping Chelsea dominate in midfield. Looked equally effective when pushed into a more advanced position during the second half.
Mason Mount 8
Took his goal superbly, spinning in a flash upon collecting Pedro’s pass and firing a right-foot shot past Pickford. Slight injury concern forced him off on the hour mark.
Willian 9
Afforded time to pick his spot but did so superbly to score Chelsea’s third, either side of providing two assists. One of his best outings for some time.
Olivier Giroud 7
Linked play with his typical intelligence and found the net with a smart close-range finish for only his second League goal of the season.
Pedro 8
Found Mount in space for the opening goal before racing clear to score himself in a superb opening spell. Lost the ball a few times.
Substitutes
- Reece James, 7: Tried in an experimental midfield position, freeing up Gilmour to move further forward. Did enough to suggest it may be worth persevering with.
- Faustino Anjorin, 5: Fired a 30-yard shot into the Thames seconds after coming on before wasting a golden chance to score from Gilmour’s pass with a heavy touch.
- Armando Broja, N/A: Came on late for his first-team debut.
