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Cesc sends Chelsea six clear
- Updated: December 14, 2016
Chelsea secured their 10th consecutive Premier League victory with a 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday to send them six points clear at the top of the table.
Cesc Fabregas’ first league goal of the season put the Blues in front (40) at the Stadium of Light and they had chances to make the game safe through Diego Costa, N’Golo Kante and Willian.
But they were nearly punished in stoppage time when Thibaut Courtois denied Patrick van Aanholt with a stunning stop, preserving his clean sheet and extending Chelsea’s winning run.
Arsenal’s defeat to Everton on Tuesday opened the door for Antonio Conte’s side and they took full advantage, moving six points clear of second place.
Sunderland remain bottom of the table, with Watford set to visit the Stadium of Light next on Saturday.
Chelsea, without the injured Eden Hazard, struggled to make inroads in the early stages and Sunderland had the first chance when Adnan Januzaj sliced over.
But the hosts …
