Chelsea player ratings as Cole Palmer fires, Nicolas Jackson nets and Nkunku wait continues
Chelsea recorded a second win in as many home games to arrest a two-game losing streak in the Premier League. There was no much-anticipated appearance for Christopher Nkunku but the Blues will be content to come away with three points.
An uninspiring first half saw Chelsea struggle to find their way into the opposition box with only a Conor Gallagher strike able to find the target. There was perhaps some concern Chelsea would follow the same patterin in the second period but Cole Palmer had other ideas.
The former Man City youngster first came crashing in to finish Raheem Sterling's pass across the box before turning supplier for Nicolas Jackson who was able to tap in at the back post. It was a double that lifted Chelsea spirits and confidence on the pitch and in the crowd.
football.london rates the players' performances below:
Djordje Petrovic - The Serbian wasn't required to make a save until the 70th minute. 6.
Axel Disasi — Solid but limited at full back where his passing came under scrutiny. 6.
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Thiago Silva — A couple of uncertain touches early on but defended well against the United attack and generally returned to his composed self on the ball. Strong in the air too against physical opposition. 6.
Benoit Badiashile — His blushes were spared by Raheem Sterling after some poor control but the Frenchman put in a solid outing and rarely looked troubled in defensive moments. 6.
Levi Colwill — Looked to get forward on occasion but not too frequenlty and delivered a solid display all-round. 6.
Moises Caicedo - The Ecuador international was tenacious in winning the
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