London -
The Blues closed to within two points of leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand, thanks to a fifth consecutive league win on Sunday.
Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson struck for the home side at Stamford Bridge before Bryan Mbeumo's 90th-minute goal sparked a nervy finale.
Cucurella was sent off in stoppage time but the 10 men held on for victory.
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