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FA Cup: Key points why Chelsea cruised past Hull City by 4 goals

By Ashley Anthony

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on February 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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From the first whistle – Chelsea had the match under control. There was no doubting who was the winner from the build up.

The factors influencing the Blues victory and progression through to the quarterfinals – was at bright as day.

Chelsea’s midfield, normally commanding while being employed by N’Golo Kante – bossing the opposition. This was missing for a large part of their campaign.

However, it has been ever present since their two-game slump, and in their FA Cup tie – was the main ingredient.

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Willian’s charge in the Chelsea team

There are not many who can equal the aptitude the Brazilian possesses. He proved to be strong without Hazard being included in the squad.

Both goals came from outside the box – giving the keeper and defence no chance. His first goal – a delightful bit of trickery, capped off with precision to find the net. His second even better, with finesse at its best.

Chances came to be Stamford Bridge hat-trick hero – sadly for him, he was outdone by the upright, and some vivid goalkeeping – despite the score. In essences – he took the batten from Hazard, and did so, seamlessly.

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Giroud adding extra to the team

Chelsea’s strikers on the day bagged his first for the club, since joining in the winter window.

He seems to be enjoying his game a bit more than previously, when across the way at the Emirates Stadium. Almost collecting a brace – in the absence of first choice, Alvaro Morata.

Olivier was on top of his game – this gives light to the dynamic Conte was in search of afore the Champions League, and BIG-GAME fixtures. Where a player can come to light in the dying minutes of the game, and find the back of the net.

Placing himself in areas only poachers know about – that’s exactly key to his success – and the team’s. Conte might have played his cards exceptionally well in acquiring the Frenchman.

The hitman was part of an undeniably good, attack against Hull City.

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Willy Caballero, the one man show

Never seen a keeper able to take what he wants from a match? Well Willy is that man who single handedly stopped Hull City, and took his clean sheet from the match.

Unmatched, diving saves capped off with a brilliant penalty stop – when Cesc lost the plot, and allowed an almost Tiger’s goal. Willy was key to the confidence exhibited by the defensive backline.

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At the end of the 90 minutes of football – a thoroughly deserved victory over the visitors, and a well-worked plan to use going into their toughest fixture in the month of February for Conte and co.

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