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EPL: Chelsea celebrate title with 5-1 win over Sunderland

Monday, 22 May 2017 4:59 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 22 May 2017 4:59 AM ]

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Chelsea have celebrated their title of the English Premier League and captain John Terry's last game at Stamford Bridge by thrashing Sunderland 5-1.

The visitors shocked the home crowd on Sunday when they scored as early as the 3rd minute through Khavier Manquillo. But, Willian equalized 5 minutes later with a powerful strike.

Chelsea's English defender John Terry leads the team out ahead of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017. Terry will be leaving the club has been associated with for 22 years at the end of the season. (Photo by AP)

Eden Hazard then gave the London Blues the lead by firing a low shot into the bottom corner of the net, making it 2-1. Pedro scored the 3rd with a header in the 77th minute and Batshuayi completed the rout by adding 2 late goals.

With the triumph, Antonio Conte's men became the first English club to secure 30 top-flight victories in a 38-game season. As for 36 year old captain Terry, it was his 717th and final appearance for the team that he joined when he was just 14-years-old.

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