Chelsea defeat Arsenal 3-1 to go 12 points clear at the top
Premier League's table toppers Chelsea defeated third-placed Arsenal 3-1 on Saturday to take a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League points table. Chelsea's Marcos Alonso opened the scoring before forward Eden Hazard's solo goal and midfielder Cesc Fabregas' chipped goal put the match beyond Arsenal. Olivier Giroud scored Arsenal's solitary goal in the match's final minute.