Chelsea boosted their Champions League ambitions after beating newly-crowned champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Arne Slot rotated his side after last weekend's title celebrations but they started sluggishly and found themselves trailing after just three minutes.
Cole Palmer switched play out to Pedro Neto and the winger took on the full back before firing in a low cross for Enzo Fernandez, who took a touch and finished.
The Blues then doubled their advantage after the half-time restart when Virgil van Dijk's hurried clearance after a goalmouth scramble deflected in off Jarell Quansah.