Chelsea delivered a dominant performance at the Drogba Arena, sweeping aside Queens Park Rangers with a 4-0 victory in the Premier Division. The win keeps momentum firmly on their side as goals from Logan Granger and substitute Paul Malcolm highlighted a clinical display.
The breakthrough came just before halftime when Logan Granger pounced in the 39th minute to give Chelsea the lead. The forward’s sharp movement and precise finish set the tone for what was to come. After the interval, the pressure intensified as QPR faltered under constant attacking waves.
Shayne Parry’s own goal in the 56th minute doubled Chelsea’s advantage, compounding QPR’s defensive struggles. Just moments later, Paul Malcolm emerged from the bench to turn the match into a rout. The forward struck twice in quick succession (60’ and 61’), ensuring Chelsea sealed three points in emphatic fashion.
Statistically, the gulf in quality was clear. Chelsea registered 34 shots, 14 on target, and an expected goals tally of 3.47, compared to QPR’s 0.42 from only seven attempts. The hosts also dominated possession with 56% and created ten corners, constantly pinning back their visitors. QPR’s frustrations were underlined by late yellow cards for Cătălin Irimia and Juan Lastra.
Malcolm’s cameo proved decisive, earning him the highest match rating of 8.4, while Granger and Whatmough also stood out with strong attacking contributions. Defensively, Facundo Quiroga marshalled Chelsea’s backline well, despite receiving an early booking. For QPR, goalkeeper David Kenny spared them further humiliation with several key saves, though his side were comprehensively outplayed.
The result reinforces Chelsea’s growing confidence this season, with depth in their squad proving vital. From Granger’s opener to Malcolm’s brace, this was a statement victory that keeps them firmly in the hunt at the top of the table, while QPR leave London with serious concerns to address.