Chelsea showed why they are top contenders for the English Premier League title when they beat Stoke 4-2 in a pulsating match at Stamford Bridge. At the end Stoke manager Mark Hughes was left to rue their fate: “It’s a similar story to our efforts at Liverpool. We got back level, but then conceded poor goals. We’ve made mistakes and good teams punish you.

“I thought we did really well, showing courage to get back in the game. I thought we were good value to get a draw, but we can’t keep on making the mistakes we are at the moment because it’s hurting us.

“We were positive, got back level and it was up for grabs. For their third goal, the ball went through about four of our players. We can’t keep defending as we are in key moments. If we take that out of our game, we will be fine.

“Mistakes happen, the opposition can affect what you do. You have to understand the time, the moments of the game.”

Nigeria’s Victor Moses was in sparkling form throughout the match and he paid back the faith Antonio Conte had in him with a five-star display.

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