The Blues kept their title dreams alive as Everton's hopes of finishing in the top four in the Barclays Premier League all but disappeared.

Chelsea's victory cut Manchester United's lead at the top to just three points, with the pair meeting at Stamford Bridge in a likely title decider later this month.

Everton found themselves overpowered, with a Michael Essien first-half goal leaving the Toffees five points behind Liverpool with just three matches left.

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