Kepa Arrizabalaga- 5
The Spaniard had absolutely nothing to do in the first half, as even when Newcastle threatened, they didn’t have a shot on the Chelsea goal. The 25-year-old had less to do in the second half with Newcastle not making any impact nor having a shot on target.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6
Didn’t really provide much of an attacking outlet in the first half, holding his position and being firm at the back. In the second half, some of his crossing was relatively poor and a bit of a waste but still solid in defense.
Kurt Zoumam – 8
A really dominating performance from the French center-back, who had to deal with Joelinton and then Andy Carroll as well. Chelsea needed him to be big and strong and he certainly was for most of the game Was surely the 24-year old’s best performances of the season so far.
Fikayo Tomori – 5
Probably the youngsters most difficult game to date and struggled with his distribution at times in the first half. He had made a few mistakes but Newcastle wasn’t able to make the most of them.
Marcos Alonso – 7
The Spanish wing-back was a great attacking outlet in the first half, getting down the flanks. However, that left him a little bit exposed to the threat of Miguel Almiron. His goal was vital and well taken as he earned the points for Frank Lampard’s Blues.
Jorginho – 8
Completely dominated the midfield and when he had possession he was looking to move it forward as much as possible. Controlled the tempo of the match excellently in the second half as well as continuing his good run of form.
Ross Barkley – 4
He picked up an unfortunate injury inside the first three minutes of the game and wasn’t able to shake it off. The English midfielder was taken off in the 43rd minute due to not making much of an impact.
Mason Mount – 5
Struggled to make an impact on the game and had only one excellent chance to make it count although it was on target, it was well saved by Martin Dubrovka. One of the few games where the youngster founf it difficult to work some space he never really made his mark.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 8
The bright spark throughout the whole match, constantly being positive and running at Deandre Yedlin whenever he had the opportunity. Put in several really good crosses that weren’t finished off by his team-mates and was a constant threat for the opponents.
Willian – 7
The Brazilian winger missed a great chance in the first half when he should have buried a header, but instead put it wide. Relatively quiet in the first period but grew into the game in the second half with some breakaway’s
Tammy Abraham – 6
Probably the most ineffective the youngster has been for Chelsea as he recorded only 10 touches in the first half.Had a great chance to score but his header cannoned off the bar.
