The Province

Chelsea continues EPL surge

- — Postmedia Wire Services

MANCHESTER, England — Chelsea signalled its intent to surge up the Premier League by crushing Crystal Palace 3-0 Sunday in a display that had shades of last season’s cruise to the championsh­ip. Oscar, Willian and Diego Costa scored for Chelsea, which is out of realistic title contention following the dismal start to its defence, but could still challenge for a Champions League spot.

Tottenham occupies the final spot in the top four, but lost ground in the title race by drawing 1-1 at Everton. Tottenham is six points behind first-place Arsenal.

Chelsea climbed to 14th place and has 13 points to make up on Tottenham.

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