Winning comeback at Watford

But the advance from the FA Cup fifth round was preceded by another 'blue' turnaround as Priskin's opener got home side into the lead after 69 minutes.

But the great performance of Anelka was to come as French striker grabbed two goals in two minutes.

The Hornets could have equalised in injury time as McAnuff was let alone face to face Petr Cech but the Chelsea keeper made brilliant save with his right leg.

Anelka then completed the hat-trick and sealed the victory.

The Blues have been drawn to face a visit to either Blackburn Rovers or Coventry City in the sixth round on the weekend of 7/8 March.