Pedro News

Chelsea's winger had picked up an injury during the FA CUP final against Arsenal on August 1.

The draw meant Chelsea set a record of 16 successive matches unbeaten in the Europa League, breaking Atletico Madrid`s mark from 2011-12.

Salomon Rondon, Ayoze Perez and Christian Atsu all had chances on the break but could not find an equaliser for former Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez.

Antonio Conte's leaders won for the 17th time in their last 20 league games to push them a step closer to the title

Pedro headed in after 65 minutes following an intricate build-up involving Costa, Cesc Fabregas and Willian.

Victory was Chelsea`s 14th in 15 Premier League games and was the perfect response to their 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.

Antonio Conte`s Chelsea had been knocked out of pole position by City`s 2-1 win at Burnley and Liverpool`s 2-0 success against Sunderland earlier in the afternoon.

Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez insisted Saturday that Spain`s quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive European Championship will not be blown off course by sex scandal claims against goalkeeper David De Gea.

The 24-year-old was voted Footballer of the Year after helping Chelsea to the Premier League title last season.

Leicester`s remarkable title challenge continued with a 3-2 victory at Everton that ensures they will spend Christmas top of the table, a year after occupying bottom place heading into the hectic holiday schedule.

Chelsea will be without Pedro and Willian in Saturday`s Premier League clash with Arsenal, manager Jose Mourinho has said.