Fernando Torres was the hero for Chelsea with a last-gasp winner.
Fernando Torres’ last-minute winner gave Chelsea a 2-1 win against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge to move them up to second in the Premier League.
With the game heading for a draw, the Spain international capitalised on a defensive mix-up between Matija Nastasic and Joe Hart to fire in from close range and ensured all three points remain in London.
In the first half Torres had spurned a great opportunity to put Jose Mourinho’s side ahead on the half-hour mark when he blazed over the crossbar from close range with just City keeper Joe Hart to beat.
However the Spain international made amends moments later when he brilliantly set up Andre Schurrle for a tap-in and then rattled a great strike off the crossbar shortly afterwards.
We won a game we deserved to win, we are really pleased to beat a contender for the title.
Fernando Torres
City equalised on 49 minutes when Sergio Aguero beat Blues’ keeper Petr Cech at his near post with a fierce drive and it looked like both sides would settle for a point until the late defensive error allowed Torres to win it for Chelsea.
Chelsea move up to second spot – four points clear of City in seventh – and are just two points behind the leaders Arsenal, with Torres pleased to pick up maximum points from a title rival.
He said: “In a game like this against a great team in the last minutes it tastes much better to score. We controlled the game and created many chances but Sergio Aguero can score goals at any time.
“We won a game we deserved to win, we are really pleased to beat a contender for the title.”
Meanwhile Tottenham move up to fourth after a late, controversial penalty secured them a 1-0 win against Hull City at White Hart Lane, while Swansea and West Ham finished goalless in the other 4pm kick-off at the Liberty Stadium.
Chelsea are now 15/8 to win the Premier League, Arsenal can be backed at 9/2, Manchester City are 13/5 and Tottenham are 14/1.
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