Chelsea extends English Premier League lead

LONDON - Chelsea re-established their stranglehold on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 victory at Hull.

After second-placed Manchester City had closed to within three points on Sunday, the west Londoners are now six points clear again, with a game in hand making their position even stronger.
Jose Mourinho's side took just 78 seconds to go in front as Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard advanced to the edge of the penalty area, where he lashed a superb strike past Allan McGregor.
The Blues looked in complete control in the ninth minute when Spain striker Diego Costa cut in front the left to curl a fine finish into the far corner for his 19th league goal of the season.
But Hull reduced the deficit in the 26th minute thanks to Egypt international Ahmed Elmohamady, who swept home Andrew Robertson's cross from close range.
And Steve Bruce's team equalised just two minutes later after a disastrous piece of play from Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.