Chelsea head for title after win against United

April 18

19:53 2015

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Chelsea have one hand on the Barclays Premier League title after Eden Hazard goal gave them a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho’s third Premier League title and Chelsea’s first for five years could be just 11 days away after Hazard’s 38th-minute strike sent the Blues 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal.

Southampton may well kiss their quest for a UEFA Champions League football next season bye after they lost 2-1 away to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.

Morgan Schneiderlin scored from close range to put the Saints ahead in the 22nd minute after Jose Fonte headed on a corner from the right.

The hosts equalised in the second half when Saints goalkeeper Kelvin Davis misjudged Steven N’Zonzi’s chip into the box. The ball hit the crossbar and Mame Diouf fired in the rebound.

The Potters were ahead six minutes from time when Charlie Adam followed up to score after Jon Walters’ original shot was blocked.

Ten-man Burnley found themselves at the foot of the log after a 1-0 loss away to Everton.

The Toffees could have gone ahead in the ninth minute at Goodison Park when Aaron Lennon won a penalty after going down under a challenge from Dave Jones.

But Ross Barkley’s effort was saved by diving Clarets goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

Everton scored their lone goal with Kevin Mirallas turning in a cross from Seamus Coleman in the 29th minute.

Leicester needed just 15 minutes to take the lead in their 2-0 win over Swansea at their King Power Stadium.

Argentinian forward Leonardo Ulloa latched on to a loose ball in the box after Wes Morgan had shielded it from Ashley Williams.

Andy King made the game safe for the hosts a minute from time when he scored after Esteban Cambiasso’s free-kick was parried by Lukasz Fabianksi.

West Brom went eight points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory at home to Crystal Palace.

James Morrison scored in just the second minute at the Hawthorns when he headed in a corner from eight yards out.

The Baggies doubled their lead in the 53rd minute through Craig Gardner’s 25-yard strike.

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