Cesar Azpilcueta netted a late winner to clinch a topsy-turvy clash with Watford at Stamford Bridge .

But it was super sub Batshuayi who saved Antonio Conte's side from back-to-back humiliating defeats, after their shock loss to Crystal Palace last weekend.

The Belgian converted a bullet header with 19 minutes to go before a stoppage time clincher.

Pedro had given the Blues a 12th minute lead when he thumped a 25-yard away-swinging in off the post.

But Abdoulaye Doucoure leveled up on the cusp of half time before Roberto Pereyra slotted the visitors into the lead.

Richarlison missed two simple chances to make it comfortable for the Hornets before Azpilicueta and Bashuayi wrestled the three points back.
Chelsea players celebrate taking the lead (
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Antonio Conte leaps into the crowd during a breathless finale (
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Doucoure had put Watford on their way (
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Chelsea

Thibaut Courtois - 5

Beaten at his near post by Doucoure, left unguarded for second

Antonio Rudiger - 5

Struggled up against Richarlison

Gary Cahill - 4

Hopeless ball chasing for second goal and often caught out of position
Cahill failed to impress in defence (
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Azpilicueta bagged the winner (
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David Luiz - 5

Didn't cover himself in glory for Doucoure's leveler with poor header

Cesar Azpilicueta - 7

Got up and down the flank well and took late winner expertly

Marcos Alonso - 4

The nowhere man. Always a beat behind the rest of his teammates
Pedro reacts to a squandered chance (
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Tiemoue Bakayoko - 6

Kept the midfield ticking along in the absence of N'golo Kante

Cesc Fabregas - 6

Went for the chip, which would have doubled the Blues' lead when the easy finish was on

Pedro - 6

Stunning strike to open the scoring
Pedro opened the scoring early on (
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Azpilicueta saved the Blues (
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Eden Hazard - 6

Cleverly won corner before Pedro's goal and generally caused problems for visitors

Alvaro Morata - 6

Completely and utterly anonymous and hooked on the hour mark

SUBS

Willian 8 (on for Alonso, 67)

Batshuayi 9 (on for Morata, 60)

Zappacosta N/A (on for Pedro, 85)
Batshuayi leaped off the bench for a brace (
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Watford

Heurelho Gomes - 6

Powerless to stop any of the three goals

Adrian Mariappa - 6

Towering performance. Under Silva he has turned into an underrated star

Christian Kabasele - 5

Stopped Morata for much of the game but sluggish for the winner
Pereyra put Watford ahead (
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Miguel Britos - 6

Stopped Hazard from having the free rein he would have liked

Kiko Femenia - 6

Got in Alonso's face before toying with him with his foot movement

Tom Cleverley - 6

Couldn't close down Pedro quickly enough but purred in attack
Richarlison was wasteful in front of goal (
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Abdoulaye Doucoure - 8

Classy finish stunned Chelsea on the stroke of half time

Jose Holebas - 7

Long throw caused chaos before Doucoure's goal and overall impressed in midfield

Roberto Pereyra - 8

Brilliant composure to slot Hornets ahead
The Hornets almost replicated their heroic win over Arsenal (
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Richarlison - 4

Missed two absolute sitters, and it came back to haunt him and his side

Troy Deeney - 6

Battled away to help build attacks but struggled to get into positions to finish them

SUBS

Carillo 5 (on for Pereyra, 64)

Watson 5 (on for Deeney, 79)

Gray N/A (on for Mariappa, 89)