Chelsea have gained five-point lead and remains the leader of the Premier League table – thanks to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Oscar put the Blues ahead with a brilliant free-kick in the sixth minute. Cesc Fabregas extended Chelsea’s lead in the 51st minute.
Here are the best of the Twitter reaction to London derby victory.
Well done booooys!!! Hope to be on the pitch again soon:))) #cfc #win #yeeees
— André Schürrle (@Andre_Schuerrle) October 18, 2014
3 more points to keep us on top of the table!! Now focus on Champions!! #CFC #team pic.twitter.com/eExKCpnCDY — Filipe Luís (@filipeluis) October 18, 2014
Gutted to come off today but proud of all the lads for a fantastic performance. Tough place to go & we very nearly hung on for all 3 pts!
— Stephen Harper (@steveharper37) October 18, 2014
What a free-kick from Oscar #CFC #MOTD pic.twitter.com/x5UMaSIznu — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) October 18, 2014
Very good 3 points today! Tuesday next game at Stamford Bridge! #cfc
— Thibaut Courtois (@thibautcourtois) October 18, 2014