Hours after Roman Abramovich announced he has put Chelsea up for sale, the Blues beat Luton 3-2 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
James Robson was at Kenilworth Road to rate the Chelsea players...
Kepa Arrizabalaga 6
Let down by his defenders for both of Luton’s goals. Not too much he could have done to stop either.
Toni Rudiger 6
Seemed frustrated as Chelsea’s defence struggled to gel. Luton spotted gaps around him to exploit.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek 8
He isn’t a centre back and was exposed at times. But it was his pin-point ball that created Werner’s second half equaliser and then, when moved into midfield, he cut open the Luton defence in the build-up to Lukaku’s strike.
Malang Sarr 5
Beaten in the air for Burke’s opener and then far too easily in a foot race with Cornick for Luton’s second goal. Generally looked uncomfortable in a makeshift back three.
Callum Hudson-Odoi 6
One of Chelsea’s better players in the first half. Lively and took the opportunity to stretch the Luton defence, but less effective after the break.
Jorginho 6
Would have expected to have more influence on midfield. Struggled to pick out decisive passes.
Saul Niguez 7
Might have scored a first half hat-trick. Took his goal well and got up in support effectively from midfield.
Kenedy 5
His first game since 2018. Forced a good save from Isted, but looked rusty at times.
Mason Mount 6
Kept pressure on the Luton defence well with his darts into the box and used the ball well.
Romelu Lukaku 7
Slid in the winner after Chelsea twice fought back. Worked hard for much of the game without much service before getting his reward.
Timo Werner 7
For long periods it looked like being another frustrating night, but there was no mistake when bringing down Loftus-Cheek’s lofted pass to equalise – and then he provided the cross for Lukaku to score.
Substitutes
Christian Pulsic (Kenedy, 61) 6
Fresh legs helped to stretch Luton when Chelsea dominated possession.
Harvey Vale (Hudson-Odoi, 62) 5
Looked comfortable and added energy to Chelsea.
Reece James (Jorginho, 76) 6
Looks so fresh since his comeback and adds so much to Chelsea on the right of attack.
Subs not used: Mendy, Williams, Hall, Kante, Kovacic, Barkley
