Player Ratings: Everton 2-0 Chelsea

Rarely troubled by a Chelsea attack which just didn't show up. Handled well in moments of rare danger.

Has admitted a tendency to struggle with nerves in big games in the past but well and truly appears to be over that. Has one of the best deliveries in the league.

Had little to deal with thanks to Torres' ineffectiveness but showed some calmness on the ball.

Won some crucial headers when the hosts found themselves under pressure.

Like his midfield partner Fellaini, not outstanding, but solid and did not waste a pass.

Busy around the box throughout and forced Lampard into the error which led to the opener.

Knew exactly when to cut in to clear danger and when to shepherd out wide. Looks just as comfortable at right-back as in central midfield these days.

The Belgian was quietly impressive. Kept things simple and showed bite in the tackle.

Has not had as large an impact in this spell on Merseyside but his movement and quality make others around him better.

The stiker acted as something of a battering ram. Did his job well but looked unlikely to cause any threat with his skill. That said, his hard work deserved a chance and he took it brilliantly.

Got a weak palm to the second goal but could do little about the fine strike which marked the first.

Looked the only competent Chelsea defender at times, controlling their lone striker when possible.

Allowed Donovan in from the right for the second goal and did not have a comfortable afternoon against the American.

Still erratic in his positioning and often outmuscled by Stracqualursi.

Given a hellish day defensively by the brilliant Pienaar and thus could provide no attacking threat either.

Does not yet look back to his best and failed to control the midfield sufficiently.

Part of a midfield three which suffered against Everton's energetic lineup.

Lost his head a little at times, appearing frustrated at Chelsea's inability to control the game.

A rare bright spark in the Blues' attack. Bizarrely subbed with the visitors chasing the game.

The young striker's father called for him to be delpoyed in a central position this week and, in fairness, he could perhaps be less anonymous in that position than he was today.