Chelsea had to work for their victory against a Stoke side showing three changes , including a first start since April for Ibrahim Afellay .
Ultimately Chelsea had the greater firepower and promptly demonstrated as much whenever Chelsea were under pressure .
Chelsea had to work for their victory against a Stoke side showing three changes , including a first start since April for Ibrahim Afellay , but ultimately they had the greater firepower and promptly demonstrated as much whenever they were under pressure .