England Posted on December 27, 2014 by john Terry, Costa ease Blues past Hammers(AFP) Chelsea enhanced their status as Premier League title favourites with a comfortable 2-0 win over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge. Goals in each half from John Terry and Diego Costa – his 13th of the campaign – sent Jose Mourinho’s provisionally six points clear of second-placed Manchester City. West Ham, in fourth, were expected to provide a stern test after a run of five games without defeat, but despite hitting the woodwork late on, Sam Allardyce’s team were well beaten in what was the London rivals’ 100th encounter. Eden Hazard overcame a knock to start for Chelsea and he proved a bewitching presence as the hosts swarmed all over their opponents from the start. Oscar had gone close and visiting goalkeeper Adrian had parried from Gary Cahill and Willian by the time Terry broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, tapping in after Costa headed on Cesc Fabregas’s corner.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 05:42:25 +0000