London: Leaders Chelsea and second-place Manchester City both succumbed to post-Christmas hangovers yesterday as they dropped points in the Premier League title race. Chelsea drew 1-1 at Southampton, presenting City with a chance to close to within a point of the summit, but the champions fluffed their lines by blowing a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at home to second-bottom Burnley.

Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard (centre) reacts at full-time after their match against  Southampton ended in a 1-1 draw at the St Mary's Stadium in Southampton yesterday. Pic/AFP.