Chelsea FC 5-1 Manchester City: Five Talking Points

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21 : Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores a goal from a free kick to make it 4-1 during the Emirates FA Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) — LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21 : Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores a goal from a free kick to make it 4-1 during the Emirates FA Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC easily defeated a weak Manchester City side 5-1 at Stamford Bridge. By looking at the team sheets before the match, it was clear what both clubs were doing. City were resting their big names for their midweek UEFA Champions League tie, while Chelsea were intent on putting everything that they had into the FA Cup.

Diego Costa continued his steady goal production by scoring the game’s opening goal. David Faupala pulled one back for the visitors, but that would be it, as Willian, Eden Hazard, Gary Cahill and Bertrand Traore turned the contest into a rout in favor of the hosts. Here are five talking points from today’s match.

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