Middlesbrough vs Chelsea live: Diego Costa goal sends Blues to the top of the Premier League

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Diego Costa celebrates after putting Chelsea ahead shortly before half-time (Reuters)

Chelsea sit pretty at the top of the Premier League table they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at The Riverside on Sunday afternoon thanks to Diego Costa's first-half strike, which proved enough to lift Antonio Conte's side above Liverpool and into first place for the first time this season. Re-live the action here.

• Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium
• Diego Costa goal four minutes before half-time seals all three points
• Boro fail to have a sho on target until the 78th minute
• Victor Moses missed chance to make it 2-0 and put result beyond doubt
• Chelsea no lead Premier League with one-point gap to Liverpool and Manchester City

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This weekend’s Premier League fixtures

Saturday:

Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal

Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester City

Everton 1-1 Swansea City

Southampton 0-0 Liverpool

Stoke City 0-1 Bournemouth

Sunderland 3-0 Hull City

Watford 2-1 Leicester City

Totenham 3-2 West Ham

Sunday:

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough – 16:00

Monday:

West Brom vs Burnely – 20:00

[20 November 2016 15:41 · Joe Miles]

Just over half hour until kick-off now. 

Boro has made two changes to the side that drew at The Etihad. Friend picked up a knee injury in training, so Fabio comes in to make his Premier League debut. 

Downing is out of the side, as Ramirez returns from suspension.

[20 November 2016 15:46 · Joe Miles]

[20 November 2016 15:51 · Joe Miles]

Ten minutes until kick off now...

Can Boro steal the three points on home turf and potentially promote themselves to the top half of the table? Or will the visitors continue their fine run of form and end the weekend at the top of table? We'll see.

[20 November 2016 16:00 · Joe Miles]

And we're off...

Boro kick off to start the fixture. 

[20 November 2016 16:05 · Joe Miles]

3 MINS

It's a steady start from both sides, as they start to find their feet in the early stages of the game. Ramirez is showing glimpses of brilliance when in possesion, so it looks he could be a key element for Boro's success today. 

[20 November 2016 16:07 · Joe Miles]

5 MINS

Chelsea haven't got into their stride just yet, but they're maintaining possession and stringing balls around the defence. They are applying pressure from the front, as Pedro and Costa chase down the Boro defence at every opportunity. 

[20 November 2016 16:08 · Joe Miles]

6 MINS 

Boro have the first real chance of the game, led by Ramirez as he finds a gap in the defence and charges towards the goal. However, the attack is short lived as a shot is deflected and Chelsea regain possession. 

[20 November 2016 16:10 · Joe Miles]

8 MINS

YELLOW CARD

Despite pleading his innocence, Clayton is booked for a late challenge on Hazard.

[20 November 2016 16:14 · Joe Miles]

11 MINS

Negredo goes to ground after Luiz clips the back of his ankles. It's a slight over exaggeration from the Spanish international. 

[20 November 2016 16:15 · Joe Miles]

13 MINS

Tempers are beginning to flare at the Riverside Stadium, as Traore goes to ground after skillfully weaving throughout a sea of Chelsea shirts until he is knocked to the ground. Free kick to Boro.