Chelsea are now three points ahead of second placed Liverpool after they thrashed Newcastle United 0-3. After a goalless first half, James scored a brace while Jurginho put the icing on the cake with an 81st minute penalty.
At the Etihad Stadium, Laporte was sent off as Crystal Palace stun Manchester City 0-2 with Wilfred Zaha and Gallagher scoring for the visitors.
Liverpool threw away their two goals lead as Brighton equalized to share the spoils. Henderson and Mane gave Liverpool a two goal cushion before half an hour into the match, but Mwepu’s and Trossard’s goals restored parity.
