Cardiff City were beaten by two late Chelsea goals, despite taking the lead thanks to a Victor Camarasa strike.
Here’s how the players rated…
NEIL ETHERIDGE 6
His long-range kicking still leaves plenty to be desired but the keeper generally handled well, though barely made a save until he was (twice) picking it out of his net.
LEE PELTIER 7
A couple of tasty looking early challenges let Willian know he was in for a battle. He even managed a left-footed shot on target in the first half. Solid.
SEAN MORRISON 7
Put himself at risk going to ground tackling Willian but managed to get the ball and avert a penalty. Slipped at a crucial moment in the second half… but was otherwise in control against Gonzalo Higuain.
BRUNO MANGA 7
Went about his defensive business with calm assurity especially in the first half and won cheers for dealing with one bit of danger before half-time. Troubled more after the break.
JOE BENNETT 6
Dutifully stuck to his task though will be disappointed both crosses for Chelsea’s goals came from his side.
STAR MAN - ARON GUNNARSSON 8
Rock solid in the challenge and marshalled the troops around him with authority, then played a pivotal role in Camarasa’s goal. Visibly angry after the Chelsea turnaround.
HARRY ARTER 7
Effervescent in midfield as usual and Cardiff looked worse off when Arter was replaced by Joe Ralls.
VICTOR CAMARASA 7
Unusually quiet in the first half but then came to life with that fantastic finish less than a minute after the restart. Some lovely transition play to get Cardiff going on the break.
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JUNIOR HOILETT 7
Looks to be brimming with confidence again, his old last season self. Another good display going forward and back.
JOSH MURPHY 8
Looked to run with skill and directness whenever he could, with Marcos Alonso (among others) always concerned by Murphy’s pace.
OUMAR NIASSE 7
A really selfless and frankly very impressive performance up front. Gave himself to the team and reaped the rewards. A linchpin of Cardiff’s counter-attacking gameplan.
SUBS
Joe Ralls (for Arter)
Kenneth Zohore (for Niasse)
Mendez-Laing (for Murphy)
Subs unused: B. Murphy, Reid, Bacuna, Harris.
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