Share

Chelsea survive wonder strike

Share your Subscriber Article
You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
loading...
Loading, please wait...
Jose Mourinho (AFP)
Jose Mourinho (AFP)

London - Charlie Adam joined the select band of footballers who have scored from inside their own half but finished a loser as Stoke City lost 2-1 at Chelsea on Saturday.

Loic Remy's 62nd-minute effort gave Chelsea victory after Adam had quickly cancelled out Eden Hazard's 39th-minute penalty as Jose Mourinho's side extended their lead in the Premier League to seven points.

It was far from a convincing victory, but with Manchester City not due to face Crystal Palace until Monday, it ensured Chelsea will remain at least six points clear with a game in hand after the latest round of matches.

Read this for free
South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Try our free 14-day trial
Already a subscriber? Sign in
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should the Proteas pick Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States in June?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Faf still has a lot to give ...
67% - 946 votes
No! It's time to move on ...
33% - 464 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE