Herrera and Rooney are midfield masters, but Mourinho is the king of grinding out the super result: Eight things we learned from Chelsea vs Manchester United

 

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Action: Ander Herrera and Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge
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Tom Sheen18 April 2015

Chelsea recorded another crucial victory in their bid to bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge.

Eden Hazard's first half strike sent Jose Mourinho's men ten-points clear of second place Arsenal, and 11 of Manchester United to put the Blues firmly in the driving seat in the title race.

As if they weren't already though, hey.

Without Michael Carrick or Daley Blind, Rooney was forced to play in midfield again despite his impressive form leading the line in recent weeks, such was Louis van Gaal's shortage of options.

It was decision which John Terry admitted had 'delighted' Chelsea players ahead of kick-off, and no doubt Mourinho men will be feeling equally as pleased leaving Stamford Bridge this evening.

But what did we learn from Stamford Bridge? Scroll through the gallery below to fine out.

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Eight things we learned from Stamford Bridge

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