Chelsea march on, Saints record their biggest win

By Martyn Herman

CHELSEA maintained their iron grip on top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and Sergio Aguero fired a four-goal warning that Manchester City will not relinquish their title without a fight.

Goals from Oscar and Cesc Fabregas made it seven wins from eight games for Chelsea, who overcame the sending-off of Cesar Azpilicueta before half-time to stay five points clear.

Aguero lit up the day’s early kick-off, scoring all four goals as Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a match of four penalties and a red card for Spurs defender Federico Fazio.
The Argentine scored twice from the spot and had another penalty saved.

Pride of place, however, went to Southampton who thrashed Sunderland 8-0 to stay in third place – their biggest ever win in Premier League history.

The rout fell one goal short of Manchester United’s record 9-0 triumph over Ipswich in 1995.

West Ham United moved into the top four after a 3-1 victory at struggling Burnley.

Arsenal’s mediocre start to the season continued as they were held to their fifth draw in eight matches, Danny Welbeck scoring late to salvage a 2-2 home draw with Hull City.

Everton returned to form with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Newcastle United’s home game against Leicester City was a delayed kick-off after a pre-match safety issue with a new video screen inside St James’ Park.

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