LONDON: Chelsea went five points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 2-0 win at home to Arsenal in a fiery all-London clash on Sunday.
Eden Hazard gave Chelsea a 27th-minute lead with a coolly-taken penalty after he had been brought down in the box by Gunners defender Laurent Koscielny.
Diego Costa’s ninth goal in seven Premier League games after an excellent lofted through-ball from former Arsenal favourite Cesc Fabregas sealed Chelsea’s victory 12 minutes from time.
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge was delayed by 15 minutes as officials slowed the entry of Arsenal fans into the away end after a flare was set off.
Another match, Man Utd sealed a victory against everton, Radamel Falcao’s first goal in English football continued Man Utd recovery as they beat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford to record their third successive home win.
Tottenham end 4-match wait for Premier League win Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino enjoyed a moment of personal vindication as Christian Eriksen’s goal secured a 1-0 win over his former club Southampton on Sunday.
Pochettino quit Southampton in acrimonious circumstances to take charge at Spurs in the close-season and his first reunion with his old employers proved a sweet one for the Argentine.
Hull City taking all three points in a decidedly lacklustre 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace. (afp)