Chelsea moved six points clear at the top of the
Premier League as Cesc Fabregas’ first-half goal
beat a stubborn Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Fabregas steered into the far corner from the edge
of the box as the Blues recorded a 10th consecutive
league victory.
Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford saved from
former Black Cat Marcos Alonso and Willian to
prevent Chelsea from winning by a bigger margin.
The hosts, who had set up to try and nullify their
opponent’s attacking strength, had few chances
although they could have snatched a point in injury
time but Thibaut Courtois superbly denied Patrick
van Aanholt.
It was a hard-fought and important win for Chelsea
after second-pace Arsenal slipped up against
Everton on Tuesday and puts Antonio Conte’s side
in a strong position to end the year at the top of the
table.
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