Midfielders
Cesc Fabregas
Fabregas was a class apart against Swansea as he proved just how he can contribute to Chelsea in spite of his perceived lack of speed. The Spaniard scored the first of the night when he aimed his shot at the bottom left corner of Fabianski’s goal and turned provider for Pedro’s goal as well.
The 30-year-old played an intelligent game as he controlled the proceedings in midfield and made some late runs into the box. The former Barcelona player could have gotten more goals had it not been for the post and some good keeping from Fabianski.
Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye was arguably the best player on the field at Goodison Park as Everton cemented Sunderland’s place at the bottom even further. The Senegalese midfielder made the most of his team’s counter-attacks when he met Seamus Coleman's delivery with a resolute finish from just 16 yards away. Another one of the 27-year-old’s shots was parried away just a few minutes prior as he attempted to stump the keeper from a tight angle.
Dele Alli
Much like Harry Kane, Alli put his team’s Europa League exit behind him and put on a more commendable performance for the north London side. The 20-year-old compounded Stoke’s misery when he scored just seconds before the half-time whistle.
Kane did much of the work as he ran past Bruno Martins Indi, but it was up to the England international to send his shot into the back of the net after he slid inside the penalty area to seal the victory for Spurs.
Pedro
Pedro has become as crucial for the Blues as Diego Costa or Eden Hazard. The Spaniard looked good right from kick off and gave his team some respite after giving them the lead in the second half.
Pedro started off by providing the assist for Fabregas’s goal when he centred the ball inside the box for his compatriot. The former Barcelona star put Chelsea back in the driving seat when he scored albeit through a goalkeeping error.
