adminLONDON. — Chelsea increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at QPR yesterday as Cesc Fabregas’ late goal swept Jose Mourinho’s side seven points clear of second-placed Arsenal with seven games to play.Chelsea didn’t break down a stubborn QPR defence until the 88th minute when Fabregas scored with their only on-target shot of the match in a move initiated by a poor clearance from home goalkeeper Robert Green.
Victory left Chelsea seven points in front of second-placed Arsenal, with QPR remaining in the relegation zone.
“It is one step closer (to the title),” Chelsea manager Mourinho said. “Our situation is good. Pure mathematics. We need 11 points.”
There was a nasty edge to the closing minutes when Chelsea players were pelted with a variety of objects thrown at them from the stands after Fabregas scored.
“We don’t want objects thrown on the pitch. These rivalries can sometimes go too far,” said QPR manager Chris Ramsey. — AFP.
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