Chelsea back in pole position but not top form


Chelsea's Diego Costa celebrates his goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in London January 10, 2015. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea may have restored some breathing space over Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday but they have not regained the form that made them runaway title favourites earlier in the season.

Goals in each half from Oscar and Premier League top scorer Diego Costa (15) kept up the London club's record of winning every home league game this term.

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