Perfect 10: Fabregas earns Chelsea 10th straight win in EPL
MANCHESTER, England — Used sparingly by Chelsea during its long run of victories, Cesc Fabregas is providing significant reminders of his enduring value to the English Premier League leaders.
Two weeks ago, it was Fabregas’ raking pass to set up Diego Costa’s goal that sparked Chelsea’s come-from-behind win at Manchester City.
On Wednesday, it was the Spain midfielder’s classy goal — a one-two with Willian before a composed finish from the edge of the area — that earned Chelsea a 1-0 win at Sunderland, a 10th straight victory in the league and six-point lead over Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League.
“In football today, people forget very, very, very quickly who you are, and what you can do,” Fabregas said. “Hopefully now I can get a run of games in the team.”