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WITH stragglers in fancy dress still crossing the line in the London Marathon the exhausting race for the Premier League reached its final bend at Stamford Bridge yesterday and ended with Chelsea hurtling down the home straight with the finishing line in sight.

A resounding, exhilarating 7-0 victory over Stoke City has put Carlo Ancelotti’s side within touching distance of the title and surely only a disastrous and unforeseen stumble can prevent them pipping Manchester United to the title now.