Chelsea clinched another crucial win in the Premier League in a hard-fought affair at Vicarage Road against Watford. Eden Hazard scored twice in the match to get his side over the line as the resilient Hornets could not prevent them from taking home all three points. Javi Gracia’s side levelled the score in the first half as Roberto Perreira fired them back into the match from a long-range effort, but it ultimately proved futile.
Here is how the Chelsea players were rated from their win against Watford.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: 7
Brilliant performance from the Spaniard as he made a number of crucial saves to help the Blues get all three points.
Cesar Azpilicueta: 7
Another good outing for the skipper as he held the defence together and made occasional runs with the ball to initiate attacks.
David Luiz: 6
Lacked a little bit of composure in the first half but came back strongly in the second.
Antonio Rudiger: 6
Did well to keep his side out of harm’s way.
Marcos Alonso: 7
Made several runs up the pitch and created a lot of space to get the ball forward.
Mateo Kovacic: 7
His classy footwork and ability to pass the ball opened up a lot of space in the midfield. Assisted Hazard with an inch-perfect pass to break the deadlock.
Jorginho: 7
Solid as ever. Held the central midfield together alongside N’Golo Kante.
N’Golo Kante: 6
Looked a bit on the back foot in the opening half hour but then got the better of the opposition with his possessional play and witty footwork in the middle of the pitch.
Pedro: 5
Looked a bit caught subdued against the physicality of the Watford defenders. Was substituted in the first half itself.
Willian: 8
Should have gotten his name on the scoresheet in all honesty. Deceived the opposition defenders with his sublime skills and peppered Ben Foster with shots.
Eden Hazard: 9
Brilliant composure and footwork from the talismanic forward as he took the onus of getting his side over the line in this crucial fixture. Scored both the goals with absolute ease.
Substitutes
Callum Hudson-Odoi: 7
Put in a solid shift after being brought on for Pedro in the first half. Was substituted in the second half.
Ross Barkley: 6
Good composure from the Englishman as he made some excellent interceptions to break the Watford attacks before they could build from the midfield.
Emerson Palmieri: 6
Did well in his limited time on the pitch.
