Chelsea edge past Stoke

Chelsea needed a late winner from Ashley Cole to beat Stoke City 1-0 and move three points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Updated on: Sep 22, 2012, 23:18:04 IST

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Chelsea needed a late winner from Ashley Cole to beat Stoke City 1-0 and move three points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

The European champions, without a win in their last three matches in all competitions, moved on to 13 points from five matches to lead the standings from Everton and West Bromwich Albion.

England defender Cole, who had not scored in the league for over two years, struck with five minutes to play when he hammered the ball past Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic at Stamford Bridge.

Everton won 3-0 at Swansea City with goals from Victor Anichebe, Kevin Mirallas and Maroaune Fellaini lifting them to second in the table.

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