Chelsea one win from heaven

If there was any tension remaining in the title race — and let’s be honest there wasn’t a lot — Chelsea’s comfortable victory over Middlesbrough has seen it totally evaporate and opened up an opportunity for Antonio Conte’s side to be crowned champions at West Brom on Friday before rivals Tottenham even kick a ball again.

Premier League

Chelsea 3 Costa 23, Alonso 34, Matic 65 Middlesbrough 0