Chelsea were crowned Premier
League champions for the fourth
time after securing an edgy 1-0
win overCrystal Palace on
Sunday.

After coming from behind to
beat Leicester City 3-1 in
midweek, Jose Mourinho’s side
knew that three points at
Stamford Bridge would secure a
first title since 2010.

Palace manager Alan Pardew –
who masterminded one of
Chelsea’s two top-flight defeats
this term while in charge of
Newcastle United – urged his
team to make Mourinho and co
wait to pop the champagne
corks.

And the visitors put in a spirited
display throughout, but were
undermined when James
McArthur felled Eden Hazard in
the penalty area on the stroke of
half-time.