View From A Blue

Hart – Flat-footed for Rooney’s opening strike as the striker scuffed his shot across goal. Helpless with the second and not aided at all by Nasri’s shocking effort for the third. Distribution was good – 6 Zabaleta – Typified the spirit and heart needed on derby day. Given a tough time on occasions by the [...]

Hart – Not quite as busy as he was in the previous meeting between the sides but still required to make a number of saves to keep the scoreline presentable. Spread himself well and showed great athleticism and bravery. Shame his teammates couldn’t follow suit – 8 Maicon – Switched off occasionally in defence as [...]

Hart – A touch unfortunate with the goal, having made a terrific stop to deny Fellaini’s first attempt. Not tested a great deal after that although he did make a meal of dealing with Jelavic’s free-kick. Distribution was excellent – 6 Maicon – A rampaging presence down the right but his crossing was not at [...]

Hart – One early shot from Koné stung his hands but he was not called on to make too many saves. Looked to distribute the ball quickly – 6 Maicon – Switched off a couple of times defensively and allowed Beausejour to avdance into promising positions but the Brazilian was an attacking threat throughout, offering [...]

Hart – Such was Chelsea´s limited attacking threat, he was barely called into action. Tipped one Cole shot over the bar and commanded his area well at set-pieces – 6 Zabaleta - Another typically determined and battling performance from Zabaleta. Got stuck into his tackles, read the game well and tried to offer an outlet dow [...]