Jose a Mourinho had nothing but praise for his charges afterbtheybdowned plucky Derby County tonight I nthe a apical One Cup quart final.
Goals from Eden Hazard, Filipe Luis and Andre Schurlle broke the spirit of the Rams at the iPro stadium, Craig Bryson got the consolation strike.
"We were very professional and controlled most of the game," said Mourinho.
"But they put us in trouble when they scored."
Man of the match was midfield Cesc Fabregas and Mourinho was quick to praise the Spainard.
"Fabregas is playing so well for us. More than his quality is the person. He is a professional, a World Cup winner playing in Capital One Cup, that's the attitude I want from my players. I am happy with that."