Chelsea returned to winning ways in front of interim manager, Guus Hiddink, with a 3-1 win over Sunderland at home.
The Blues raced into a two-goal lead at half time, thanks to Branislav Ivanovic’s header and Pedro’s opportunistic finish.
Oscar scored a penalty to increase their advantage in the second half, while Fabio Borini’s effort was merely a consolation.
However, Louis van Gaal is on the brink at Manchester United, after his team were defeated 2-1 by Norwich City at Old Trafford.
Leicester City will be top of the Premier League this Christmas, after a 3-2 victory over Everton, while Crystal Palace beat Stoke City 2-1.
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