Chelsea Player Ratings: Willian and Oscar punish Palace as Fabregas and Mikel shine

NEWS NEWS BLOG SPORT brings you Chelsea's player ratings from their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

 

Willian celebrates scoring his side's second goal

 

Courtois: Largely untroubled as Palace created very few clear cut chances - 7

Ivanovic: Faced a tough test up against Wilfried Zaha but dealt with the winger well - 7

Zouma: Seems to be ahead of Gary Cahill in the pecking order and deservedly so on the evidence of today's performance. Strong, quick and read the game impeccably - 8

Terry: Rarely exposed by Frazier Campbell and ably supported by his centre-back partner. A comfortable afternoon in the rain - 7

Azpilicueta: Given license to get forward by Guus Hiddink but was his usual calm and composed self in defence - 7

 

Mikel: Surprisingly kept his place in the team ahead of Nemanja Matic and justified Hiddink's decision with a solid, disciplined display allowing Fabregas to flourish - 7

Fabregas: The Spaniard gave the perfect response to doubts over his future. His pass in the build up to Oscar's goal was sublime - 7

Willian: A quiet first half from Chelsea's player of the season but he exploded into life in the second with a stunning goal from 25 yards. His pace and trickery was a constant thorn to Palace's side - 8

Oscar: A Chelsea player who seems inspired since Jose Mourinho's sacking. Grabbed his third Premier League goal of the season and his all round performance was much improved - 8

Hazard: Lasted just 15 minutes before coming off with a thigh problem - 5

Diego Costa: Seems rejuvenated under Hiddink. Unselfishly passed back to Oscar, scored again and won his personal duel with Damien Delaney - 8

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