Chelsea confirmed Middlesbrough’s relegation with a consummate performance and an emphatic 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
It was a
performance which also put them within one win of the English Premier League
title.
Antonio
Conte’s side can become champions with victory against West Bromwich Albion at
The Hawthorns on Friday night.
But, on
the other hand, Middlesbrough must contemplate a future back in the
Championship after they were swept aside in a contest they were not favourites
to win anyway.
The hosts
had already created a succession of chances before Diego Costa turned in Cesc
Fabregas’ pass after 23 minutes.
And the
contest was effectively over when Marcos Alonso scored at the far post via the
legs of Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Guzan 11 minutes before the break.
Fabregas
created Chelsea’s third which Nemanja Matic converted as the hosts laid siege
to Boro’s goal, with the final whistle bringing contrasting emotions.
In this
mood it is hard to see the league title coming from anywhere other than at West
Brom on Friday night.
Baggies
manager Tony Pulis was part of the Stamford Bridge crowd and will have gone
away with plenty of food for thought after a Chelsea display which oozed class
and intent.(NAN)
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