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Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle United: Player Ratings 

Comfortable victory in the end
Comfortable victory in the end

Final score: Chelsea 3-0 Newcastle United

Goalscorers: Michy Batshuayi 31', 44' (Chelsea), Marcos Alonso 72' (Chelsea)

Despite a slow start from Chelsea, the Blues managed to comfortably beat Newcastle, progressing into the fifth round of the FA Cup in the process.

The hosts had a point to prove after their defeat to London rivals Arsenal during their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg earlier this week. They looked much more in control when Michy Batshuayi broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark, before doubling the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Newcastle never looked like getting themselves back into the game and Marcos Alonso's well-taken free-kick strike added further insult to injury during a routine home victory.

Here are the player ratings for both sides from Chelsea's FA Cup win:


Newcastle United

Rag
Rafa Benitez's Newcastle could do little to stop Chelsea

Karl Darlow - 6/10

Karl could not do much in truth, other than picking the ball out of his net. Alonso's free-kick was too good to save, while the second strike took a wicked deflection. Made a great stop to deny the Spaniard earlier on, though.

Javier Manquillo - 4/10

It was a poor game from the fullback, who was up against Alonso and allowed himself to be beaten far too easily on a regular basis.

Chancel Mbemba - 4/10

He tried to stop Eden Hazard from playing his natural free-flowing game, but struggled to do so effectively. He was clumsy in possession at times, it was far from his best performance.

Jamaal Lascelles - 5/10

A slight improvement on his centre-back partner, Lascelles was also often left exposed in defence and will have been disappointed with his involvement for Chelsea's first goal.

Ciaran Clark - 3/10

Probably Newcastle's worst performer on the pitch. He provided no confidence to his team-mates and was often caught out of position.

Massadio Haïdara - 5/10

He went forward well but had a difficult afternoon dealing with Davide Zappacosta. That being said, he could have done better.

Jonjo Shelvey - 6.5/10

Chelsea v Newcastle United - The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round
Jonjo Shelvey was Newcastle's best player on the pitch

Newcastle's best player on a forgettable afternoon. Tried his best to get forward with some fine passing, while also coming close to scoring what would have been only a consolation for Rafa Benitez's men.

Henri Saivet - 4/10

Lost the ball in poor areas, which proved pivotal in the build-up to both, Chelsea's second and third goals. Did not provide any sort of physical presence in midfield, where he usually comes out on top.

Isaac Hayden - 4/10

The former Arsenal man never really got himself involved in the game, and only seemed to be going through the motions than anything else.

Matt Ritchie - 5/10

In contrast, the winger got himself into promising areas but failed to capitalise on half-chances in the final third.

Dwight Gayle - 5/10

Without adequate service, the forward failed to test Willy Caballero throughout the game and looked short of confidence going forward on a frustrating afternoon

Substitutes:

Christian Atsu - N/A

A late substitute, was not on for long enough to make a significant impact.

Jacob Murphy - N/A

Also came on in the later stages of the game, and again, could not make an impact.

Joselu - 4/10

Came on with about half an hour to go, and struggled to get himself into the game.

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