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- Chelsea overcome slow start to dominate fourth-tier Morecambe.
- Tosin Adarabioyo and Joao Felix both score braces in a convincing victory.
- Nkunku recovers from a missed penalty to get on the scoresheet.
Chelsea eventually eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a commanding 5-0 victory over Morecambe at Stamford Bridge. Despite a sluggish first-half performance, the Blues turned on the style in the second half to seal the win.
The opening period offered a glimmer of hope for the underdogs as Christopher Nkunku saw his penalty saved by Morecambe goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne. However, Tosin Adarabioyo broke the deadlock just before halftime with a deflected long-range strike.
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Second-Half Surge
Manager Enzo Maresca made three changes at halftime, introducing Jadon Sancho, Malo Gusto, and Marc Cucurella, and the substitutions paid immediate dividends. Cucurella’s energetic run and cut-back led to a chance for Renato Veiga, whose effort was saved before Nkunku tucked in the rebound to double Chelsea’s lead.
From that point, Morecambe’s resilience crumbled. Tosin added his second goal of the game with another powerful strike from distance, before Joao Felix stole the spotlight with two quickfire goals. The Portuguese attacker finished off a counterattack before curling a stunning effort into the top corner to complete Chelsea’s rout.
While Morecambe’s FA Cup journey ends here, Chelsea move confidently into the fourth round, with their sights set on further progress in the competition.
Chelsea Player Ratings (4-1-4-1)
(Ratings provided by FotMob)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Filip Jorgensen | 7.0 |
| RB: Reece James | 8.1 |
| CB: Tosin Adarabioyo | 9.3 ⭐ |
| CB: Axel Disasi | 8.0 |
| LB: Renato Veiga | 7.3 |
| CM: Romeo Lavia | 7.2 |
| RM: Pedro Neto | 7.0 |
| AM: Christopher Nkunku | 7.9 |
| AM: Joao Felix | 9.2 |
| LM: Tyrique George | 8.9 |
| ST: Marc Guiu | 6.2 |
Substitutes:
- Malo Gusto (46′ for James) – 6.9
- Marc Cucurella (46′ for Lavia) – 7.3
- Jadon Sancho (46′ for Neto) – 7.2
Subs Not Used: Robert Sanchez (GK), Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson
Player of the Match: Tosin Adarabioyo
Tosin Adarabioyo delivered an outstanding performance, commanding the defense and showcasing his attacking prowess with two superb goals. His ability to step up in a cup tie underlines his importance to Maresca’s squad.
