Chelsea Player Ratings Against Liverpool – Costa Delivers Yet Again

Thibaut Courtois – 7/10

Couldn’t do much about the opener but was authoritative and confident for the rest of the game. One of the best young keepers around.

Branislav Ivanovic – 8/10

Arguably the most complete full-back in this division. Another gem of a performance against the tricky Sterling.

John Terry – 8/10

Facing up to the erratic Balotelli, the Chelsea skipper looked at ease throughout the game.

Gary Cahill – 6/10

Looked out of sorts against Liverpool. Lucky to get away with the penalty claims.

Cesar Azpilicueta – 7/10

Struggled against Coutinho early on but worked his socks off and set up the winner for Costa.

Eden Hazard – 8/10

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A magician with the ball at his feet, ran Johnson ragged all game.

Nemanja Matic – 7/10

Doesn’t possess the play making skills of Fabregas but breaks up play and shields the defence better than most in the league.

Cesc Fabregas – 6/10

Far from his best, the Spaniard couldn’t influence the game as he would have liked.

Ramires – 6.5/10

Started the game to snuff out Liverpool attacks but became redundant as the game passed. Replaced by Willian in the second half.

Oscar – 6.5/10

Struggled initially to the physicality of Henderson and Can but stood up to the physical challenge and finished strongly.

Diego Costa – 7/10

The natural successor to Drogba and it felt the best way to stop him was to entice a red card. Another game another goal.

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