Two first half goals from Diego Costa and Eden Hazard put Chelsea in the driving seat before a late goal from the impressive victor moses all but seal the victory for Antonio Conte men
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Chelsea started brightly and took the lead when Costa reacted first to meet a Nemaja Matic's flick from a Eden Hazard corner. The goal was the striker's seventh of the season.
The home side dominated preceding and came close to extending their lead when David Luiz free kick hit the woodwork.
Eden hazard made it 2-0 in the 33minutes when he gathered a Pedro flick before rounding the goalkeeper to fire into an empty net.
Eden Hazard dedicated his goal to Willian who lost his mother |
Both sides started the second half well and had claims for a penalty which was turned down by the referee Andre Marriner.
Luiz was fortunate not to score an own goal when he tried to block a cross from Albrighton but the ball hit the post and was cleared.
Ngolo Kante he had scored against his former side only to be denied by an impressive block from Wes Morgan.
Moses made it 3-0 in the 80th minute when he exchange passes with Chalobah to slot the ball past Schmeichel.
The victory move Chelsea to fifth and two points behind League leaders Man City who is yet to play
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