Nigeria international Mikel Obi was outstanding in Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday in an FA Cup tie to progress to the fourth round.
Mikel was among ‘The Blues’ top performers as he ran the show in midfield on a day when manager Jose Mourinho rested many regulars.
In the 17th minute, Mikel found Didier Drogba after a good footwork, but the striker was denied a chance to hold on to the ball and wreck havoc.
In the 33rd minute, Mikel sent a long ball which found Drogba but there was no support for the big Ivorian front man.
Mikel was on for the entire duration of the game.
His compatriot Odion Ighalo played 65 minutes for Watford before he was substituted with Matej Vydra.
Chelsea’s goals were scored by Willian, Loic Remy and Kurt Zouma. [myad]
