Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Chelsea: Player Ratings

Chelsea

Willy Caballero: 5/10

Looked very uncertain throughout the game as the former Man City keeper lacked decision making and was quite vulnerable. Apart from his stunning save to deny Hemed a goal in the first half, he definitely deserves some stick for not being able to impose his authority even inside his own box.

Cesar Azpilicueta: 7.5/10

A far more composed of the Chelsea centre-backs, Azpilicueta remained solid throughout the game. He did well not to let Solly March find any support in the final third and was also impressive in the team's build-up play.

Andreas Christensen: 7/10

One of the main sources of Chelsea's build-up play from the back, Christensen provided 51 passes in just 58 minutes, most by any player on the pitch at that time. While in defence, the Dane did look uncertain at times when dealing with the Brighton counter attacks. His injury in the second half meant he had to make way for David Luiz.

Antonio Rudiger: 7.5/10

Made a couple of errors which could have been much more costlier for Chelsea. Apart from that, the German international remained solid defensively for the most part of the game.

Victor Moses: 7/10

It was an off day for the Nigerian International throughout the game. Even though his goal in the final minute may suggest otherwise, Moses was largely anonymous in the game and offered very little support in the attacking half. However, he definitely deserves credit for that sumptuous first touch and then the finish for his first goal of the season.

N'Golo Kante: 7/10

Looked off-colour for the most part of the game as the Frenchman failed to make a nuisance of himself in the middle third of the pitch. He also made a key mistake which could have had more dire consequences in the first half. That being said, his passing was top-notch as was his distribution.

Tiemoue Bakayoko: 8/10

Steadied the ship in midfield with some fantastic tackling and defensive play in the centre of the park. Bakayoko's well-timed tackles certainly put a stop to many of Brighton's chance creations inside Chelsea's half.

Marcos Alonso: 6.5/10

Was nowhere near his own self as the Spaniard found it difficult to march forward due to the presence of Ezequiel Schelotto in the left flank. He was rightly subbed off in the final phase of the game as he made way for Davide Zappacosta.

Willian: 9.5/10

A real spark plug in the attacking half, Willian's ability to create chances as well as linking up with fellow teammates proved to be a handful for the opposition defence. Aside from creating Chelsea's third goal, Willian was the scorer of that beautiful goal, which could really be considered as one of the goals of the season.

Eden Hazard: 10/10

A livewire throughout the game, Eden Hazard's presence in the final third was just too much for the poor Brighton defence, which struggled to cope with the telepathic link-up play from Chelsea's attackers. Hazard's opener inside three minutes paved way for what followed, was an absolute onslaught while his second-half goal helped the Blues clinch all three points against the Seagulls.

Michy Batshuayi: 8/10

Was excellent in the first half where he linked up well with his teammates, notably Hazard and Willian. He was the provider of Willian's world-class goal in early stages of the game.

However, his performance started to fade as the game wore on.

Substitutes

David Luiz: 7/10

Lead the backline after coming on for injured Andreas Christensen. His intimidating presence in the backline helped Chelsea see off their impeccable lead against their opposition.

Davide Zappacosta: 6.5/10

Replaced a struggling Marcos Alonso for the final phase of the game. However, he wasn't involved in much apart from some defensive clearances.

Charly Musonda: 8/10

Took no time making his mark in the proceedings as the Belgian youngster provided a jaw-dropping assist for Victor Moses' late strike. He definitely makes a strong case for receiving more game time in the coming matches.