Chelsea ease past West Ham thanks to Hazard and Costa


Britain Football Soccer - West Ham United v Chelsea - Premier League - London Stadium - 6/3/17 West Ham United's Andy Carroll looks dejected Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Monday.

Eden Hazard gave them the lead following a swift 25th-minute counter-attack before Diego Costa bundled the ball home shortly after the break to put the Blues in control at London Stadium.

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