Chelsea today have climbed third on the premier league table to stamp their stake for a top four finish. They moved from fifth place position to move third after beating West Ham 2-0 at the Stamford Bridge.
Two goals from Eden Hazard ensured a victory for the Blues against the Hammers. Hazard was on for the full 90 minutes of the game as Willian remained an unused substitute. Pedro came in for Hudson Odoi, Oliver Giroud and Barclay coming in for Kovacic.
Chelsea have now played 33 games but fourth place Tottenham, fifth play Arsenal and sixth place United have only played 32 games so far. Chelsea climbing to third ahead of Arsenal also came courtesy of the Gunners been beaten by Everton this weekend.