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Five points separate eight teams - how race for Europe is shaping up

Related Topics: Enzo Maresca, Manchester City

Chelsea moved up to fourth with a comfortable victory over struggling Southampton as the race for European football took another turn on Tuesday.

Enzo Maresca's side ended a three-match losing run to move back above Manchester City, although the reigning champions have a game in hand.

Brighton went level on points with seventh-placed Bournemouth with a 2-1 win against the Cherries, while Fulham boosted their chances of a European place by beating Wolves at Molineux.

However, there was disappointment for Aston Villa after a 4-1 defeat by Crystal Palace.