Chelsea are one victory away from claiming their fifth Premier League title after recording a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough that relegates Steve Agnew’s team.
The home side started strongly and after Marcos Alonso’s shot was deflected onto the crossbar by Brad Guzan in the first two minutes, Diego Costa prodded the ball home to opening the scoring on 23 minutes.
Alonso added the second 11 minutes later, sliding in to divert the ball in through Guzan’s legs after a cross from Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea continued to control the contest after half-time and Nemanja Matic sealed the win with a powerful shot 25 minutes from time.
Antonio Conte’s team, seven points clear with three matches left to play, can wrap up the title with a win over West Bromwich Albion in their next match on Friday night.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, return to the Championship after one season in the top-flight.
Chelsea quedó a una victoria de su quinto titulo de Premier League despues de vencer 3-0 a Middlesbrough, que regresa a la Championship despues de un año en primera.
Los de casa comenzaron fuertes con disparo potente de Marcos Alonso que dio en el larguero de la porteria del Estadounidense Brad Guzan, Diego Costa no fallo a los 23 minutos para abrir la cuenta con su gol numero 20 de temporada.
11 minutos despues Marcos Alonso logro el dos a cero. Chelsea confirmó la victoria con gol de Nemanja Matic a los 65 minutos, para el 3-0 que seria final.
Ahora los de Antonio Conte le tomaron 7 puntos a Tottenham con 9 por disputar y el viernes cuando se enfrenten a West Bromwich Albion con una victoria, podran asegurar su titulo.