Chelsea looked every inch champions in taking a significant step towards the Premier League title yesterday with victory at Everton, while the Manchester clubs stumbled in the race for the top four
Willian, Cesc Fabregas
Chelsea's Willian (left) celebrates his goal with teammate Cesc Fabregas during their EPL match against Everton yesterday. Pic/AFP
Chelsea looked every inch champions in taking a significant step towards the Premier League title yesterday with victory at Everton, while the Manchester clubs stumbled in the race for the top four.
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A superb second-half strike by Pedro and late goals from Gary Cahill and Willian stretched Chelsea's lead at the top over Tottenham to seven points as they emphatically ended Everton's run of eight successive home wins. The 3-0 win by Antonio Conte's relentless side turned the pressure back on Spurs. Chelsea took time to settle but once Pedro scored their opener - his first goal in nine matches - the floodgates opened and they became an irresistible force against their hosts.
Chelsea need nine points to be assured of being crowned English champions in Conte's first season in charge, but less will do it if Spurs falter.
Cahill's eighth goal of the season and Willian's beautifully worked third inflicted only Everton's second home defeat of the season.
City, United held
Man City had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 at Middlesbrough and United drew 1-1 at home to Swansea. City relied on 20-year-old striker Gabriel Jesus to secure them a point in the final five minutes of their game against a Boro side scenting back-to-back wins in EPL for the first time since May 2008. Sergio Aguero had pulled City level at 1-1 with a penalty before Calum Chambers restored the hosts' lead.
Tottenham beat Arsenal 2-0
Dele Alli and Harry Kane kept Tottenham Hotspur in title hunt as their side torpedoed Arsenal 2-0 at White Hart Lane's last north London derby.
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