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Bobby Vincent

Chelsea player ratings vs Leicester as Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz shine, Felix disappointing

Kepa Arrizabalaga – Perhaps should do better for Leicester's goal. Did well in other situations, though. 5.

Wesley Fofana – As he would've expected, he got quite a frosty reception, to say the least. He dealt with the pressure well, though, showing great understanding and positioning throughout the 90 minutes. 6.

Kalidou Koulibaly – Plays a risky ball to Loftus-Cheek across the pitch early on and it's intercepted. There were much easier passes on. Gets a really unexpected assist for Chilwell's goal. 6.

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Marc Cucurella – Looked really aggressive yet again. Won most of the duels he was involved in. He has really built on Tuesday's brilliant performance. 6.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Had some good moments on the right-hand side in the wing-back role covering for Reece James. 6.

Enzo Fernandez – Was asked to track James Maddison a lot of the time, who kept floating out to the left-hand side. Did a fine job in keeping Leicester's star man quiet for the opening 30 minutes, but then Maddison started to grow into the game. On the ball, he looked cool and calm, as always. His assist is genuinely world-class. 7.

Mateo Kovacic – Saw plenty of the ball, much more than he did in the week. Produced a superb tackle to win the ball back from Patson Daka when Leicester looked threatening. Takes his goal really well. What a volley! 7.

Ben Chilwell – Another man who was hearing plenty of boos from the Leicester fans but what a way to silence them! He volleyed home Chelsea's first goal early on – showing fine technique while doing so. He's back to his best. 8.

Mykhaylo Mudryk – Pretty non-effective in the first-half being asked to play in a role that is unfamiliar to him. Could barely get in the game, really. Unlucky with an offside goal in the second period. Produces a superb assist with a header to Kovacic. 6.

Joao Felix – I'm not sure how he didn't get himself a goal in the first-half. Really poor for Leicester's goal about six minutes before half-time. Gives it away needlessly. Off at half-time. 5.

Kai Havertz – His link-up with Felix was very impressive yet again. He plays an unreal ball to set his teammate away when he hit the post in the first-half. Scores with a fine volley just before half-time. 8.

Substitutes

Conor Gallagher – Came on to do a really professional job and that's exactly what he did. Did so well to block the ball off the line on 65 minutes and spared Kepa's blushes. 6.

Christian Pulisic – Did what was asked of him. Not much to report. 6.

Trevoh Chalobah – See above. 6.

Carney Chukwuemeka – N/A.

Benoit Badiashile – N/A.

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