SPORT: Chelsea 4 – 2 Stoke City [Premier League] Highlights 2016/17

0 KIKI minaj Saturday, December 31, 2016

Two second-half goals from Willian meant Chelsea continued their fantastic winning run in the Premier League as the Blues battled to a 4-2 victory over dogged Stoke on Saturday.

The Brazilian stepped up to twice restore the Blues’ advantage, before Diego Costa swooped to put the game beyond doubt late on at Stamford Bridge

Willian’s second-half brace proved decisive as Chelsea twice gave up the lead before eventually seeing off a spirited Stoke City 4-2 in the Premier League on Saturday.

Antonio Conte’s team deservedly led through Gary Cahill’s first-half header, only for Bruno Martins Indi to steer home a scrambled equaliser soon after the break at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea quickly regained their advantage, Willian benefitting from some great build-up play to make it 2-1 shortly before the hour mark.

Peter Crouch then struck from close range to get it back to 2-2 but the Premier League title favourites refused to give up, Brazil international Willian the man on target again soon afterwards.

Diego Costa, back in the team after serving a one-match ban, then grabbed a late fourth to put the result beyond doubt.

The win saw Chelsea move nine points clear at the top ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City in Saturday’s late kick-off, while Stoke continue to languish in the bottom half.

Conte’s men also equalled Arsenal’s 2001-02 record for consecutive wins in a single Premier League season, having now notched 13 straight victories under the former Juventus and Italy boss.

The visitors made a strong start to the match, mirroring Chelsea’s 3-4-3 formation to good effect and denying the hosts both time and space.

Nevertheless, it was the league leaders who created the best early chances, as Stoke relied on Lee Grant to keep them on level terms.

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