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Chelsea sink Stoke to restore advantage

Monday, December 22, 2014

Chelsea FC are three points clear at the top after goals from John Terry and Cesc Fàbregas secured a 2-0 win at Stoke City FC in their final pre-Christmas game.

Chelsea celebrate John Terry's early opener
Chelsea celebrate John Terry's early opener ©Getty Images

• Chelsea FC restore three-point advantage at the top of the league with win at Stoke City FC.
• John Terry heads early opener to set Blues on way to 13th success in 17 league matches.
• Cesc Fàbregas's second Premier League goal of season secures points in 78th minute.

• Victory puts José Mourinho's side clear after Manchester City FC drew level with win on Saturday.
• Chelsea face West Ham United FC on 26 December and at Southampton FC two days later.

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