Player Ratings: Chelsea 4-0 Portsmouth

Saw three efforts in the first half miss the target. His distribution was good, and the Czech stopper made a solid save from Futacs after a second-half scramble.

Wasn't called upon frequently in defence, but attacked well and put in some good crosses.

Showed fine footwork to get out of some tight spots in the opening half, but tried it again in the second and lost the ball to Kitson. The Brazilian got lucky, however, as Terry bailed him out with a goal-line clearance. Impressive otherwise.

Good distribution, as ever, to the left side of the pitch. Dealt well with Futacs mostly, and won plenty of duels in the air. Made a brilliant and self-sacrificing block on the line as he collided with the post.

Was a constant threat on the left. Almost gave away a goal however, when he played a blind pass and let in Norris for a shot. Improved as the game progressed.

Kept the ball well and spread it nicely to his team-mates as they controlled possession, and looked lively going forward in the opening exchanges.

Was always looking for a path to goal, but found it blocked frequently. Had a free-kick go well over the bar in the first half, but finally found the back of the net in injury time.

Drew a couple of sighs from the home crowd early in the second half with a misplaced pass, but found his range soon after to produce Mata's opener. Looked dangerous when running with the ball, but lacking in creativity.

Wasn't at his fluent best for the opening 45 minutes, but got himself into a good position to fire home the opening goal.

Had a good header saved in the opening stages, but didn't have much of an input as the match progressed. His team-mates were in scoring mood, and whilst he assisted Ramires for both his goals, the Spaniard will be disappointed not to make the score sheet himself.

Good save to deny Fernando Torres' header early on. Wasn't forced into too many saves as chances came at a premium. Could do nothing about Mata's goal with the winger converting from close range, while Ramires' first was essentially a carbon copy. Was outdone by a good finish for the third and fourth.

Wasn't forced into too much defending in the first half with the midfield creating a solid barrier. Let Torres get away from him a bit too easily for his headed effort though. Departed early in the second-half due to injury.

Defended well and kept Torres very quiet in the second half. Could do nothing about the goal with Mata ghosting in from the right.

Was unlucky to see his header cleared off the line, but played well as he closed down Cole and Malouda in the first half. Was switched to right-back and did well.

Had a decent game at left-back, keeping Mata quiet for long periods.

Almost opened the scoring for Pompey, but his shot went just wide. Some good closing down and nice passing when on the ball.

Played solidly throughout the first half as he marshaled the midfield. Was sacrificed in the second half as Pompey went in search of an equaliser.

Held the ball well for the visitors, and played some nice football when he got the chance. Should have crossed when looking for an equaliser, but blazed a shot high and wide.

Almost caught the hosts cold in the opening minute, but his shot rolled just past the post. Offered some good hold-up play as the most advanced forward, and also robbed Luiz for Pompey's best opening of the game.

Had Portsmouth's best opening when through against Cech, but elected for power over placement and made it fairly easy for the 'keeper. Dangerous, especially when the ball was in the air, and made some good flicks to bring team-mates into play.