Chelsea held by Southampton, United punish Spurs
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Article summary
Chelsea FC stretched their Premier League lead to six points despite a 1-1 draw with Southampton FC, before Manchester United FC and Everton FC posted 3-0 victories.
Article top media content
Article body
• Chelsea FC are held to a 1-1 draw by Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge.
• Diego Costa heads his 18th Premier League goal from a Branislav Ivanović cross.
• Dušan Tadić levels from the penalty spot after Nemanja Matić brings down Sadio Mané.
• The Blues extend their lead to six points after Manchester City FC slipped up yesterday.
• Manchester United FC tighten grip on fourth spot by downing Tottenham Hotspur FC 3-0.
• Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney all find net before half-time.
• United move six points clear of seventh-placed Spurs.
• Everton FC also prevail 3-0, at home to Newcastle United FC.
• The visitors lose Fabricio Coloccini to a straight red card on 59 minutes.
• Everton record first victory in six Premier League outings.
Elsewhere
Bundesliga: Wolfsburg down Freiburg
Serie A: Verona vanquish Napoli
Ligue 1: Lyon held, Paris lose
Liga: Bale inspires Madrid