Chelsea's Diego Costa celebrates after scoring a goal against West Ham United during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London, December 26, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea overpowered West Ham United 2-0 and Manchester City outclassed West Bromwich Albion 3-1 as the Premier League title rivals flexed their muscles at the start of a hectic holiday programme on Friday.
With nine points available in less than a week the leading duo offered more proof that they appear to be in a mini-league of their own although third-placed Manchester United's resurgence continued with a 3-1 defeat of Newcastle United.
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