Chelsea continues EPL surge
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.