English Premier League leaders Chelsea took the spoils at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night in an eventful game that saw the only goal scored by Cesc Fabregas. Claude Giroux Flyers Jersey .As expected, the home side set out their stall on the defensive for most of the encounter hoping to contain the powerful Chelsea forward line and grab something on the break.With Chelsea increasingly dominant, the crucial breakthrough came on 40 minutes. A neat one-two around the area between Fabregas and Willian saw the former advance and curl his shot beyond Jordan Pickford.The second half began with the visitors still probing and looking the more likely to add to their lead. David Moyes made a couple of changes around the hour mark which gave Sunderland only minimal extra impetus.Toward the 90-minute mark, it was Pickford still the busier of the two goalkeepers, but in the dying seconds Thibault Courtois crucially pulled off the save of the game by beating out a Patrick Van Aanholt effort which seemed destined for the top corner.Chelsea remained at the top of the pile, and Sunderland are still adrift at the bottom. Michael Raffl Jersey . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. "Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. Ivan Provorov Jersey . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. http://www.hockeyflyersauthentic.com/eric-lindros-jersey/ . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach.Former England captain Terry Butcher has backed Gareth Southgate to land the England job on a permanent basis, claiming he would bring dignity and class to the managers position.  Southgate was asked to step up from his role as England Under-21 boss after Sam Allardyces controversial exit in September.The 46-year-old was tasked with overseeing four matches and his temporary spell in charge will come to an end following the upcoming fixtures against Scotland and Spain. Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ from St Georges Park, Butcher said: Id like to see him [Southgate] get the job on a permanent basis because he invited me to lunch today! But apart from that, I think he is the right man for the job. Terry Butcher would love to see Gareth Southgate take the England job long term Without a shadow of a doubt, he has got the tactical knowledge to work with players and younger players especially.He has prepared England for tournaments and qualification matches, hes got good experience as a club manager and obviously his experience as a player is very good as well.I think he adds a bit of dignity and class to the England managers position and the players like him as well. You can see that from the way they train and the mood around St Georges Park, added the 57-year old.  Eight players underwent individual training ahead of Englands game against Scotland on Friday Butcher, who won 77 senior caps for England, was assistant manager to George Burley in 2008 during Scotlands World Cuup 2010 qualifying campaign. Bill Barber Jersey. Having represented the Three Lions on six occasions against Scotland during his international career, the former central defender knows only too well what it is like to face a home nation.  Harry Kane, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere were among the England players to miss their training session on Tuesday morning He said: It still has the same appeal, particularly because it is a World Cup Qualifier. The previous two friendlies have been very competitive and intense but theyve been just friendlies.I think when it comes to a World Cup Qualifier and all that is at stake, I think it heightens the importance of the game. Also See: England latest Nine England players train alone Cottee: Englands options worrying Southgate out to channel Gazza ' ' '