Hakim Ziyech 8, Mason Mount 6; David McGoldrick 4: Chelsea v Sheffield United player ratings

Blues earn 2-0 win to move into the FA Cup semi-finals

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  CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Kepa Arrizabalaga 7 – Had nothing to do for more than an hour before producing a few important, albeit makeable, saves. Another clean sheet on a rare start. Getty

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  Andreas Christensen – 7. The latest composed display from the Dane during a game where he faced very little pressure from the United forwards. EPA

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  Kurt Zouma – 7. Largely commanding at centre-half, although one late lapse could have proven costly. AFP

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  Emerson – 7. Slotted in well in an unfamiliar position on the left side of a back three. Helped his side keep a clean sheet so will be pleased with his performance. AFP

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  Ben Chilwell – 8. Whether a cross or scuffed shot, his ball into the box set up the first goal before laying on the assist for the second for Ziyech to kill the tie. Reuters

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  Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6. Offered a wide outlet on the right but didn’t influence the game. Had one shot that lashed high and wide. PA

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  Mateo Kovacic – 7. Alongside Gilmour, helped Chelsea dominate possession in the first half and it was his driving run that started the move for Ziyech’s late goal. AFP

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  Billy Gilmour – 7. Helped control the midfield during the first half but faded as United got back into the game. Swapped for Ziyech on 72 minutes. AP Photo

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  Mason Mount – 6. An unusually quiet game from Chelsea’s most influential player. Still full of running and determination. AFP

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  Christian Pulisic – 6. Had his moments when he danced past the United defenders but end product was lacking. Didn’t threaten enough. AP

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  Olivier Giroud – 5. Provided very little threat and was offered minimal service during a disjointed team display. AFP

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  SUBS: Cesar Azpilicueta (63’) – 7. Offered some calm and composure to Chelsea’s defence as United began to enjoy a spell of pressure. PA

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  Reece James (63’) – 6. Unable to go on any of his marauding runs but did his defensive duties well. PA

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  Kai Havertz (72’) – 6. Not enough time to impact the game. Getty Images

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  Hakim Ziyech (72’) – 8. After scoring against Atletico Madrid to help send Chelsea into the Champions League quarter-finals, the Moroccan came off the bench to score for the second time this week. Ziyech only had one moment of note in this match but it was enough to earn him high marks, his superb first touch and athletic finish guaranteeing his team’s place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Getty Images

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  N’Golo Kante (83’) – N/A. Came on to shore up the Chelsea midfield. AFP

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  SHEFFIELD UNITED PLAYER RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 7. Produced a couple of important saves during the first half and had little chance with either goal. Reuters

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  George Baldock – 6. Did well enough in defence but will be disappointed with his late cross that sailed over any possible targets. AP

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  Phil Jagielka – 6. Had a fairly solid outing until he lost Ziyech for Chelsea’s second. PA

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  Enda Stevens – 7. One of the three players to get skinned by Pulisic, but apart from that was the pick of United’s defenders. AP

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  Jayden Bogle – 6. Defended well but struggled to offer much going forward. AP

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  John Lundstram – 5. No real impact on the game. AP

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  Oliver Norwood – 5. His attempted interception ended up in the back of his own net to give Chelsea the lead. It was his most notable contribution to the match. Reuters

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  John Fleck – 5. Helped United enjoy a decent spell in the second half. EPA

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  Ben Osborn – 6. Similar display to his fellow wing-back Bogle. Had a decent game. AP

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  Oli McBurnie – 5. Rarely threatened the Chelsea goal. Subbed off for Burke with a quarter of an hour to go. AFP

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  David McGoldrick – 4. Missed a great chance to get his side back into the game but sent his header wide. AFP

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  SUBS: Oliver Burke (75’) – N/A. PA

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  Rhian Brewster (79’) – N/A. Drilled an effort that grazed the outside of the side netting that would have given United a late equaliser. PA

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  Lys Mousset (90’) – N/A. Getty Images

Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Sunday as Thomas Tuchel continued his record-breaking start to life as Blues manager.

An own goal from Oliver Norwood in the first half gave the hosts the lead at Stamford Bridge, and after soaking up some pressure from United, Chelsea ensured passage to the next round when Hakim Ziyech scored a superb late finish.

The win extends Tuchel's unbeaten start as Chelsea coach to 14 matches and comes just days after his side advanced into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Assessing the performances at Stamford Bridge, Jon Turner provides his player ratings in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.