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Premier League
Apr 5, 2017 at 8pm UK
 
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2-1

Hazard (10', 35')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Aguero (26')

The Match

Match Report

Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 at Stamford Bridge to remain seven points clear at the summit, courtesy of two goals from Eden Hazard.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City, as Eden Hazard helped the Blues one step closer to the title.

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Vincent Kompany and Fabian Delph start for Manchester City's trip to Chelsea.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between title favourites Chelsea and top-four rivals Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Head to Head
Dec 3, 2016 12.30pm
Man City
1-3
Chelsea
Cahill (45' og.)
Otamendi (17'), Navas (81')
Aguero (97'), Fernandinho (97')
Costa (60'), Willian (70'), Hazard (90')
Kante (50'), Chalobah (98'), Fabregas (98')
Feb 21, 2016 4pm
Build-up
David Luiz shouts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
David Luiz: 'Chelsea not playing for draw against Manchester City'
David Luiz insists that Chelsea will not take their foot off the gas in the coming weeks, with nine points from nine the target before the FA Cup semi-finals.
Apr 5, 17:12
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Antonio Conte may be the best manager in the world'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declares Antonio Conte one of the best managers in world football ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge.
Apr 5, 15:04
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois insists Chelsea will bounce back against Manchester City
Thibaut Courtois says that Chelsea are confident of getting back to winning ways against Manchester City this evening.
Apr 5, 12:44
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho will be calm against Chelsea'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has no concerns over Fernandinho and Sergio Aguero, who were both sent off in the club's last match with Chelsea.
Apr 4, 16:11
Eden Hazard is mobbed by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Pep Guardiola: Chelsea "deserve" seven-point lead at top of table
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes that Chelsea "have the quality to compete" at the top of the Premier League and in Europe next season.
Apr 4, 14:45
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: Chelsea still in "really good position"
Antonio Conte stresses that Chelsea remain in a dominant position at the top of the Premier League, but admits that "anything can happen" in the remaining weeks.
Apr 4, 14:13
Victor Moses in action for Chelsea on October 1, 2016
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses doubtful for Manchester City clash
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is unsure whether Victor Moses will be fit enough to feature against Manchester City on Wednesday due to a minor foot injury.
Apr 4, 13:59
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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