Those deficiencies had prompted the emergency calls querying the availability of Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch and, more recently still, Edin Dzeko. There is no living with Chelsea when they find rhythm as upbeat as this. Photo: Hannah McKay/Reuters"The difference between the two teams are two appeals that you need when you are playing against Chelsea," said Hughton. Even after 120 minutes of FA Cup football on Wednesday night Chelsea were always likely to deliver more punishment before the end. The wing-back's finish was eased beyond the goalkeeper and, after weeks of frustration, Chelsea could bask in the infliction of a thrashing.

Source: Irish Independent January 21, 2018 02:26 UTC