Chelsea beat Bournemouth to set a new club record and extend their lead by 9 points at Stamford Bridge.

Two goals from Pedro Rodriguez and one from Eden Hazard sealed the points for the Blues as they showed no sign of missing striker Diego Costa who was suspended alongside midfielder N'Golo Kante.

The win moves Conte's side 7 points clear of second placed Manchester City while Liverpool host Stoke City on Tuesday. Chelsea are now just 2 victories away from matching the League record of straight victories set by Arsenal across the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons.

After taking time to find their shape, Hazard found Cesc Fabregas and fed Pedro who curled it with his left from the edge of the box and opened the scoring for the Blues.

Jack Wilshere was a lively presence for the visitors and took on Gary Cahill in the Chelsea box before forcing Courtois into a smart save. The on-loan midfielder had then a volley blocked.

Chelsea's second came four minutes into the second half when Simon Francis stuck out a leg and tripped Hazard in the Bournemouth box. The Belgian then sent Boruc to the wrong side to bring up his half-century in England.

Hazard shot his next wide with Pedro lurking. Willian forced Boruc to save smartly and Victor Moses shot wide. But it was not one way as Courtois saved from substitute Benik Afobe.

Conte called Courtois to kick the ball out so he could take off Hazard to give him a rousing reception and to send in Batshuayi. But he had to wait as Courtois failed to find his touch and Pedro netted a deflected goal on the break.

Match Facts-

                          CHE                                                                    BOU

                                                                                        

                                   14(4)                       Shots(on goal)                     7(3)

                                   13                           Fouls                                   14

                                   1                             Yellow Cards                        1

                                   0                             Red Cards                            0

                                  1                             Off-sides                               1

                                  5                            Corners                                 5

                                 3                             Saves                                    2