Chelsea extended their lead, at least temporarily given that Manchester City can close the gap on Monday, to 10 points after a 1-1 draw against rugged Burnley.
Seven minutes in, Victor Moses' surging run fed Pedro who coolly slotted home. The visitors were in the ascendancy but had their momentum checked when Robbie Brady curled an excellent free kick beyond the fingertips of Thibaut Courtois after 24 minutes.
The second half saw Chelsea continue to press but they lacked their early fluidity while Burnley always looked a threat on the break, aided by some generous officiating from referee Kevin Friend.