Chelsea extend lead at top of EPL

Chelsea were given a stiff examination by Stoke City at Stamford Bridge before extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points ahead of the late game between Liverpool and Manchester City.

Willian scored twice as a spirited Stoke were beaten 4-2 despite twice coming back to equalise.

That made 13 successive victories for Antonio Conte's side, equalling the record by any club for a single season in the top division of English football.