Chelsea
Petr Cech 7
With both John Terry and Frank Lampard left out he led the side and made some fine saves including point-blank from Agüero
César Azpilicueta 4
Got wrong side when Agüero killed tie but unlucky for City's first when Nasri's ball rebounded off him for Frenchman to score
Branislav Ivanovic 5
Despite a vital block from Agüero after 20 minutes, he was part of a Chelsea rearguard who were pulled apart
David Luiz 5
Struggled to maintain position in face of the relentless blue wave, to raise the question why Terry did not start
Ryan Bertrand 6
Replaced injured Ashley Cole. Blocked a Tevez shot well but little sight of the left-back foraging forward in attack
Ramires 5
One of two holding midfielders, a couple of wild passes found only a City shirt. Booked during unproductive performance
Mikel John Obi 5
Anonymous in midfield battle and his touch was often errant, although one free-kick nearly created a chance for Ba
Eden Hazard 5
Lightning speed was on show only fitfully although if not for Kompany's clearance he would have opened the scoring
Juan Mata 6
Skipped in and out of pockets when he could to pose City a puzzle. But failed to shape the match as he so often does
Oscar 6
Quiet, but willingness to move across the line was evident. May have won penalty had he gone down under Clichy's challenge
Demba Ba 7
Scored fine goal to revive Chelsea hopes, but was living on scraps. Might have also netted from Mikel's free-kick
Substitutes
Torres (Mikel, 66) 6
Manchester City
Costel Pantilimon 7
Flapped at Mata free-kick but redeemed himself with save at Spaniard's feet then from Ba at 2-1 as Chelsea fought back
Pablo Zabaleta 7
Solid in a defence that had less work to do. Escaped booking for grabbing Oscar and crunched into a tackle on Bertrand
Gaël Clichy 5
Vulnerable. Was nearly fooled in the area by Oscar when Chelsea rallied during opening half and was at fault as Ba nearly equalised.
Vincent Kompany 7
Could sit back and admire view before 60-yard ball put Agüero in. Made crucial clearance from Hazard and might have scored
Matija Nastasic 8
His languid style was illustrated when he outmanoeuvred Ba near his own goal, and he later foiled Mata with a crucial block
Gareth Barry 7
His curled delivery landed sweetly on Agüero's head for second goal. Sharp in tackle but booked for one clumsy foul
James Milner 7
In because of David Silva's injury and will be unhappy at one cross that went for a throw as he struggled to make an impact
Yaya Touré 9
Close to perfect. Announced presence with a raking ball to Agüero before one of his many superb surges created Nasri's opener.
Samir Nasri 7
Misplaced a simple early ball but he has been dangerous of late and was delighted with his third goal of season for crucial opening goal
Sergio Agúero 8
Assist for first goal and then produced a delightful header for killer second, but lucky to escape censure for lunge on David Luiz
Carlos Tevez 7
Impressed. Hit Cech from tight angle to force a corner then had Bertrand sprawling to stop an effort as he ran at Chelsea throughout
Substitutes
García (for Tevez, 72); Lescott (for Nasri, 86);
Not used Hart, Kolarov, K Touré, Sinclair, Dzeko
