Prem Wrap: Merseyside Misery But Chelsea Extend Lead

Jose Mourinho’s side took advantage of the abbreviated Premiership programme to go 12 points clear of Manchester United (who play local rivals City tomorrow) with a 1-0 win at Everton, whose neighbours Liverpool failed to make ground on the Toffees in the chase for fourth place, crashing 2-0 to Birmingham City at St Andrews. Blackburn Rovers beat Norwich City 3-0 at Ewood Park in a tense relegation battle, while Aston Villa beat Portsmouth 2-1 at Fratton Park.