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Chelsea survives Terry red to see off Peterborough

Stefan Wermuth / Reuters

London - Premier League leader Chelsea had captain John Terry sent off as it cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 victory over Peterborough United on Sunday.

Terry saw red for a last-man foul on Lee Angol at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea progressed thanks to a Pedro Rodriguez brace and goals from Michy Batshuayi and Willian.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte made nine changes, Terry handed a first start since October and Kurt Zouma making his first appearance since last February following a serious knee injury.

Chelsea's 13-game winning run was ended by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and it was under the cosh in the early stages, with Angol and Ryan Tafazolli going close for third-tier Peterborough.

But Pedro put the host in front in the 18th minute, stepping inside a sliding challenge and curling home after Nathaniel Chalobah's shot was parried by Luke McGee.

After Pedro hit the bar, Batshuayi and Willian scored neatly constructed goals either side of half-time to put Chelsea in control.

Terry's 67th-minute dismissal for upending Angol gave Peterborough hope, but despite Tom Nichols reducing the arrears three minutes later, Pedro's second goal made the game safe.

Chelsea follows Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal in securing a place in Monday's fourth-round draw.

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