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EPL: Chelsea F.C. Defeat West Ham 2-0
In a hotly-contested battle, Chelsea F.C. consolidated its position on the top of the Premier League table with a win against fourth-placed West Ham.
Chelsea's Diego Costa (L) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against West Ham. John Terry (not in picture above) had scored the first.© AFP
London:
John Terry scored for the second straight game and Diego Costa grabbed his 13th goal of the season as Chelsea beat West Ham 2-0 to stay top of the Premier League on Friday. (Match in numbers)
West Ham arrived at Stamford Bridge in fourth place and one of the surprises of the season, but rested key players Alex Song and Diafra Sakho in view of the hectic festive schedule and was cut down to size by Chelsea.
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Terry tapped home a close-range finish in the 31st minute after a right-wing corner from Cesc Fabregas was headed goalward by Costa.
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian made a string of fine saves but could not get anywhere near a low, angled shot from Costa in the 62nd after the Spain striker was fed by Eden Hazard.
Chelsea's Diego Costa, left, argues with West Ham United's goalkeeper Adrian during their EPL match.
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