SUNDERLAND, England -- Three points from Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Sunderland in the Premier League.
1. Ten in a row for Chelsea
Chelsea's seemingly inexorable march to the title continues. A tenth consecutive win, secured thanks to a first half Cesc Fabregas goal at the Stadium of Light, ensured that Antonio Conte's side will spend Christmas Day at the top of the table. Right now, you wouldn't bet against them still being there for Easter either. They didn't have it all their own way in the North East, though. A world class save from Thibaut Courtois in injury time, parrying a ferocious Patrick van Aanholt drive, proved crucial, but on the whole Chelsea deserved their win.