Chelsea seized the opportunity to narrow the gap with Arsenal in the Premier League title race after the Gunners’ defeat to Manchester City. Chelsea secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at home. Fernando Torres scored in the 16th minute, and Ramires added another in the 35th minute. Marouane Chamak scored for Crystal Palace in the 29th minute. Chelsea is now two points behind Arsenal and will face them in the next week.
Meanwhile, Everton also took advantage of Arsenal’s misstep by defeating Fulham 4-1 at Goodison Park. Osman (18th), Coleman (73rd), Barry (85th), and Mirallas (90th+1) were the goal-scorers for Everton. Romelu Lukaku’s team is now four points behind the league leaders.
In other matches, Newcastle drew 1-1 against Southampton, while Cardiff secured a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. The match between West Ham and Sunderland ended in a goalless draw.
