CHELSEA (3-4-3):
Courtois 6; Azpilicueta 7, Terry 6 (Cahill 26, 6), Luiz 7; Moses 8, Kante 7, Fabregas 8, Alonso 8; Willian 7, Costa 6 (Batshuayi 62, 8), HAZARD 8 (Pedro 70, 7).
Subs (not used): Begovic (gk), Zouma, Chalobah, Matic.
SUNDERLAND (5-4-1):
7 PICKFORD: He might have conceded five, but he was the pick of Sunderland’s players once again – his best save thwarted Moses in the first half
6 Manquillo: Claimed his first goal for Sunderland as he rifled in his early opener, but struggled against Alonso from that point on
5 Jones: Was all at sea for much of the game, with Hazard’s pace and movement pulling him all over the place on occasion
4 O’Shea: His limitations were exposed once again as the pace and fluidity of Chelsea’s attacking created a host of opportunities
4 Lescott: Finally made his first start for the Black Cats, but let himself down badly with a dreadful header for Chelsea’s third goal
4 Oviedo: Found life difficult in the left wing-back slot and struggled to keep tabs on the lively and dangerous Moses
5 Larsson: Kept working away despite Sunderland’s struggles – will he be offered another deal when his current one expires?
5 Cattermole: Never gave up at the heart of midfield, and is likely to be a crucial figure as Sunderland look to rebuild next season
4 Rodwell: Another anonymous display from a player who has failed to make an impression all season – will he be any better in the Championship?
4 Januzaj: Failed to make any kind of an impression in the final third – his loan spell has to go down as a massive failure for all concerned
4 Borini: Started as a lone striker in the absence of the injured Defoe, but never looked like causing Courtois a problem
Subs:
5 Gooch (for Januzaj, 62): Provided some youthful energy when he came onto the field – should he have had more opportunities this season?
Gibson (for Cattermole, 88)
(not used): Mannone (gk), Love, Embleton, Maja, Osoro.
Man Of The Match: EDEN HAZARD – Chelsea’s play-maker has been one of the key factors behind their title success, and this was another entrancing attacking display.
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