Michael Essien side-footed the visitors ahead before Nicolas Anelka added to the lead when he angled in a shot and poked in from close range.

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Chelsea could, and should, have added to their lead as Sturridge twice came close and the ever-dangerous Anelka saw his effort well saved by Lonergan.

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Chelsea only added to their goals tally eight minutes from time when Florent Malouda drove home and Nicolas Anelka tapped in a fourth in injury time.

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