PLAYER RATINGS: Conor Gallagher delivers when wanted

Conor Gallagher produced an damage time winner to assist Mauricio Pochettino’s facet seal a 3-2 victory in opposition to Leeds at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. 

The Blues midfielder delivered when his supervisor maybe wanted it most, along with his strike reserving Chelsea a spot within the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The London facet will now tackle Leicester on march 16 at house. 

But it was a tricky evening for the Blues, who went a purpose down within the opening eight minutes of the match, with 20-year-old striker Mateo Joseph capitalising on a mispass from Axel Disasi inside his personal penalty space. 

The Blues would hit again with Nicolas Jackson and Mykhailo Mudryk scoring to provide the house facet a 2-1 lead, earlier than Joseph would strike once more, going unmarked on the again submit to move in a fantastically weighted cross from Jaiden Anthony. 

Mail Sport’s Adam Patel delivers his participant rankings from Chelsea’s victory in opposition to Leeds.   

Robert Sanchez 5 – First look since December and never the strongest efficiency. Couldn’t do a lot for Leeds’s targets however questionable distribution at occasions with Chelsea insistent on enjoying out from the again.

Malo Gusto 6 – Constant attacking menace down the best flank however was responsible of shedding the ball on events. Terrific athleticism which helped him get out of bother and performed a giant half in Chelsea’s second purpose, enjoying Sterling by way of.

Though ought to have gotten tighter to Jaidon Anthony to cease him placing the cross in for Mateo Joseph’s equaliser. Replaced on the hour mark for Ben Chilwell as Alfie Gilchrist shifted to right-back.

Axel Disasi 5 – At fault for Leeds’ first purpose as he performed the ball to Caicedo realizing he was at risk.

Trevoh Chalobah 6 – Making his first begin of the season, confirmed nice vitality all night although wasn’t precisely essentially the most fluid attempting to play out from the again. Yellow card within the first half for a foul foul.

Alfie Gilchrist 6 – One of 5 modifications made by Mauricio Pochettino. The 20-year-old confirmed his versatility enjoying on each side earlier than he was changed within the 74th minute for Levi Colwill.

Moises Caicedo 6 – Was one of many few shiny sparks for Chelsea on Sunday. Shaky begin right here as he misplaced the ball for Leeds’ first purpose however he wasn’t helped by the hospital cross from Disasi. Crucial within the construct up for Jackson’s equaliser and acquired the help. Booked early within the second half however one other first rate exhibiting on the entire.

Enzo Fernandez 7 – Week by week, his partnership with Caicedo is bettering. Captained the facet however unwise resolution making as his reserving for dissent means he’ll miss the quarter-final in opposition to Leicester City. Got the help for Gallagher’s winner.

Noni Madueke 6 – Wasted an early probability however nice vitality all through. Has a sure model about him with the best way he dribbles and appears to drive his influence on the sport. Replaced on the hour mark for Conor Gallagher.

Raheem Sterling 6 – Good cutback for Mudryk’s purpose and confirmed his high quality within the first half however was saved quiet within the second. Replaced by Cole Palmer within the 74th minute.

Mykhailo Mudryk 7 – Lovely end for his fifth purpose of season and a menace all evening. A really encouraging efficiency on the entire.

Nicholas Jackson 7 – A very well-taken equaliser and once more exhibiting glimpses of what he can do. Just wants extra consistency.

Substitutes 

Ben Chilwell 6 – Came on on the hour mark and immediately helped Chelsea look far more assured in possession.

Conor Gallagher 7 – The match-winner. His supervisor turned to him and he delivered with the second that proved to be the distinction.

Lewi Colwill 6 – Like Chilwell, immediately helped Chelsea look stronger.

Cole Palmer 6 – Would ideally have wished the remainder however Pochettino turned to him in a determined bid to keep away from additional time.

Illan Meslier 6 – Really ought to have performed higher for Chelsea’s first purpose however after a rusty begin, the French keeper had a significantly better recreation making some essential saves.

Connor Roberts 6 – Did nicely in opposition to Sterling. Can take confidence from this show.

Joe Rodon 6 – The centre-half is having fairly the season and was stable once more.

Liam Cooper 6 – Struggled in patches and was responsible of getting dragged out of place on a couple of events however all in all, shaped an excellent partnership with Rodon. Hammered the bottom in frustration after Gallagher drifted within the house between him and Firpo.

Junior Firpo 6 – Rotated often with Archie Gray to play within the center. 

Good shift however picked up a reserving and like Cooper, might be kicking himself after that ultimate purpose.

Ethan Ampadu 7 – Once of Chelsea. Very spectacular on the night, enjoying simply in entrance of the defence and did an excellent job.

Archie Gray 7 – What a expertise. It was him beating two Chelsea gamers on the sting of his personal field that led to Leeds’s equaliser and he took the mick all evening. And all on the age of simply 17.

Daniel James 6 – A very good shift down the best flank however had lacked the composure in entrance of purpose with two good probabilities each failing to check Robert Sanchez.

Joel Piroe 6 – Energetic show. Replaced for Wilfried Gnonto in regular time as Daniel Farke time rolled the cube.

Jaidon Anthony 7 – Terrific show from the person on mortgage with each assists for Mateo Joseph. First teeing Joseph up for a easy end earlier than a stunning curling supply for Joseph to move in on the again submit. Came near scoring himself too with a powerful curling effort that went simply broad.

Mateo Joseph 8 – A ruthless end to provide Leeds an early lead and a beautiful header to equaliser and actually might have had a hat-trick if he managed to get the ball underneath management in the course of the six-yard field.

Substitutes 

Wilfried Gnonto 5 – Chucked on by Daniel Farke with ten minutes to go however did not have the specified influence.

Crysencio Summerville 5 – Like Gnonto, couldn’t make the distinction.