Chelsea stay in title hunt after 1-0 win at Everton

Chelsea kept their title hopes alive when they beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park last night with a first-half goal from Michael Essien. The victory lifted Chelsea, who have three matches to play, on to 78 points, two behind leaders Manchester United...

Chelsea kept their title hopes alive when they beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park last night with a first-half goal from Michael Essien.

The victory lifted Chelsea, who have three matches to play, on to 78 points, two behind leaders Manchester United who have a game in hand.

Manchester United, who beat Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford last Sunday, visit Chelsea on April 26.

Defeat dented Everton's chances of catching Liverpool and securing fourth spot and a Champions League qualifying berth next season. With three matches to play, fifth-placed Everton have 61 points, five behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

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