FA Cup final: Chelsea player ratings as Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois both score an 8

David Cooper - Writer 22:19 19/05/2018
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  • If this was Antonio Conte’s last game as manager of Chelsea, it ended on a high note as the Blues survived a second-half onslaught by Manchester United to lift the FA Cup.

    Eden Hazard was in sparkling form as his first-half penalty, after he had been fouled by Phil Jones, proved the deciding factor.

    Check out our Chelsea ratings below …

    Thibaut Courtois: The busier of the two goalkeepers. Saved well from Marcus Rashford, twice, and Phil Jones. 8 (out of 10).

    Cesar Azpilicueta: Mr Consistency, Mr Dependable. Sterling work from the Spaniard, as usual. 7.

    Gary Cahill: A calm, experienced head in an at times high octane game. Showed his value to Chelsea – and England. 8.

    Antonio Rudiger: Robust presence, nullifying the threat of Rashford and then Romelu Lukaku. 7.

    Victor Moses: Sent off in 2017 final against Arsenal, he stayed on his feet this time and was a useful outlet. 6.

    N’Golo Kante: Excellent and exceptionally busy. Shielded his defence and snuffed out attempted counter attacks. 8.

    Tiemoue Bakayoko: Bought as Nemanja Matic’s replacement, but second best to the Serb early on. Grew into the game. 6.

    Cesc Fabregas: Wanted to replace his lost 2005 winners’ medal. Could not get on the ball. 6.

    Marcos Alonso: Had to curtail his rampaging from left-back, but was equal to his opponents on the flank. 7.

    Eden Hazard: Scored a penalty on his 300th Chelsea appearance, after being brought down by Jones. 8.

    Olivier Giroud: Stuck to his task well, despite little opportunity. Seemed to relish the isolation at times. 6.

    Substitutes:

    Alvaro Morata (for Giroud, 89): Sent on for tired legs. Finishes a mediocre first season with a trophy. 5

    Willian (for Hazard, 90): Brought on to run down the time. 5.

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