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

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90 MINS

There will be a minimum of four additional minutes to play.

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90(+2) MINS

SUBSTITUTION 

Oscar replaces Hazard

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IT'S ALL OVER.

Chelsea leave the Riverside Stadium armed with three deserved points and sitting rather comfortably at the top of the Premier League table. It was far from easy for the visitors, as Boro defended well throughout and their work rate was faultless. A defensive error in the first half saw Costa pounce onto possesion and give his side the lead from close range. 

There are certainly positives for Karanka's men to take from their performance, but they were missing an injection of attacking energy that they needed to really test the Chelsea defence. 

Conte's men continue their 6 game win streak without conceeding a single goal. Momentum builds and thier efforts are rewarded as they top the table. Chelsea march on.

It's been a great weekend of Premier League football and I hope you've enjoyed the live updates. It's been a pleasure as always.

Feel free to tweet me with any comments about the games this weekend at @joooemiles.