Cesar Azpilicueta – 8
Found himself unusually far forward to play a delightful ball over the Middlesbrough defence and into the path of Marcos Alonso to score, he was an attacking threat more than his fellow defenders and had little to do at the back.
David Luiz – 7
Will have few quieter evenings, he was assured when he was challenged and looked to pose a threat at set pieces when moving forwards, which he did whenever possible.
Gary Cahill – 7
Responsible defensively and didn’t get distracted by opportunities to break forwards, he was comfortable throughout and not challenged by the physicality of Alvaro Negredo.
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