THE REJECTED STONE BECOMES THE CORNER STONE FOR CHELSEA

Cesc Fabregas scored for Chelsea just before half time to break the Black Cats' resoluteness, as Antonio Conte's men capitalised on Arsenal's loss yesterday to gain further grounds at the top of the table.

Cesc Fabregas scored the only goal as
Chelsea won at Sunderland to help Chelsea to a 10th successive top-flight victory and a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.


Sunderland were guilty of sitting deep and letting the Blues dictate terms, Fabregas finally making the breakthrough in a sloppy first half when he steered a pass from Willian.


Chelsea maintained their lead through out the match but Courtouis had to make a last minute save in injury time to deny Patrick Van Aanholt.


Conte's men has now gone 10 matches without being defeated.