CESC FABREGAS FIRED Chelsea another step closer to the Premier League title as the Spain midfielder’s late strike sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win over QPR.
Jose Mourinho’s side were well below their best in a scrappy west London derby, but the leaders stole a vital three points when Fabregas converted their only shot on target two minutes from full-time at Loftus Road.
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The Blues are now seven points clear of second placed Arsenal and have a game in hand on the chasing pack, meaning four more wins from their remaining seven matches will see them crowned English champions for the first time since 2010.
While it was hardly a vintage performance in front of Roman Abramovich, who was watching from the stands as the Russian marked his 700th match as Chelsea owner, the gritty victory was invaluable as it gives Mourinho’s men greater margin for error heading into their showdowns with Manchester United and Arsenal over the next two weeks.
Defeat was cruel on third bottom QPR, who remain two points from safety despite matching their more illustrious opponents for long periods.
