Chelsea moves into third place in Premier League

PETER CZIBORRA / POOL / AFP

Chelsea moved up to third in the Premier League table after edging out Crystal Palace in a 3-2 thriller.

It opens up a five-point lead on fifth-placed Manchester United, and edges them closer to sealing a place in next season's Champions League.

Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy's late goal helped Leicester secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Arsenal.

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