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Stoke 1-2 Chelsea: Gary Cahill's late goal snatches victory for the Premier League leaders after Jonathan Walters cancelled out Willian's opener

Daily Mail | March 18, 2017

Related Topics: Stoke City F.C., Chelsea F.C., Jonathan Walters, Willian (footballer), Gary Cahill, Direct free kick, Lee Grant, Joseph Cahill, Premier League, Goalkeeper (association football)

Chelsea continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Stoke on Saturday.

Willian handed the Blues an early lead with a speculative free-kick which Potters goalkeeper Lee Grant failed to keep out at his near post.

The home side went level when Jonathan Walters equalised from the penalty spot after being brought down in the box by Gary Cahill.

However, Cahill made amends two minutes from time - stabbing home from a corner following a tired clearance from Erik Pieters.

More to follow...

Gary Cahill scored a late winner as Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon
Gary Cahill scored a late winner as Chelsea beat Stoke 2-1 at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon
Chelsea took an early lead when Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant failed to keep out a speculative free-kick from Willian
Chelsea took an early lead when Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant failed to keep out a speculative free-kick from Willian
The Brazil international celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa after breaking the deadlock at the Bet365 Stadium
The Brazil international celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Diego Costa after breaking the deadlock at the Bet365 Stadium
Stoke equalised midway through the first half when Jonathan Walters powered a penalty past Thibaut Courtois
Stoke equalised midway through the first half when Jonathan Walters powered a penalty past Thibaut Courtois
Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant can only parry Willian's near post free-kick into the goal - handing Chelsea the lead on Saturday
Stoke goalkeeper Lee Grant can only parry Willian's near post free-kick into the goal - handing Chelsea the lead on Saturday
The Brazil international, who has struggled for starts in the Premier League this season, celebrates his opening goalu00a0
The Brazil international, who has struggled for starts in the Premier League this season, celebrates his opening goal
Willian is joined by team-mates Nemanja Matic, Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante after scoring the opening goal
Willian is joined by team-mates Nemanja Matic, Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante after scoring the opening goal
Stoke defenderu00a0Bruno Martins Indi then had a goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up as the hosts looked to hit back
Stoke defender Bruno Martins Indi then had a goal ruled out for a foul in the build-up as the hosts looked to hit back
Bruno Martins Indi and Phil Bardsley argue with referee Anthony Taylor and his assistant after seeing the goal chalked off
Bruno Martins Indi and Phil Bardsley argue with referee Anthony Taylor and his assistant after seeing the goal chalked off
Stoke were then awarded a penalty when Gary Cahill needlessly pushedu00a0Jonathan Walters inside the area
Stoke were then awarded a penalty when Gary Cahill needlessly pushed Jonathan Walters inside the area
The Republic of Ireland international wheels away in celebration alongsideu00a0Ramadan Sobhi and Saido Berahino
The Republic of Ireland international wheels away in celebration alongside Ramadan Sobhi and Saido Berahino
Chelsea defender David Luiz brushes his trademark hairstyle out of his face during the first half at the Bet365 Stadium
Chelsea defender David Luiz brushes his trademark hairstyle out of his face during the first half at the Bet365 Stadium
Chelsea striker Diego Costa hits the floor under pressure from Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross
Chelsea striker Diego Costa hits the floor under pressure from Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross
Costa remonstrates with referee Anthony Taylor while Bruno Martins Indi protests his innocence during a feisty first half
Costa remonstrates with referee Anthony Taylor while Bruno Martins Indi protests his innocence during a feisty first half
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte barks out orders to his players from the touchline on Saturday afternoon
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte barks out orders to his players from the touchline on Saturday afternoon
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