Chelsea moved into fourth place in the Premier League after a 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Marc Cucurella's rocket from 25 yards on the hour mark proved decisive, securing three vital points for Enzo Maresca's side.
The Blues now sit two points ahead of Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification.
Cole Palmer had the chance to put Chelsea ahead in the first half but saw his penalty saved by Mads Hermansen.
Marc Cucurella scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Leicester 1-0
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It was the first penalty miss of Palmer's career, extending his drought to seven league games without a goal or assist.
Chelsea's victory came after Maresca challenged his team to win all their remaining home matches to secure Champions League football.
The Italian left Leicester at the end of last season after leading them to promotion.
His former club now appear destined to return to the Championship, sitting six points from safety after five consecutive league defeats.
The match marked Chelsea's 120th anniversary, with club legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon and Ron Harris appearing on the pitch before kick-off.
Leicester nearly capitalised on Palmer's penalty miss when Tosin Adarabioyo's miscued header struck the woodwork following an error from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez.
At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs salvaged a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth after falling two goals behind.
Marcus Tavernier volleyed the visitors ahead in the 40th minute, finishing Milos Kerkez's pin-point cross.
Bournemouth doubled their advantage in the 65th minute when Evanilson ghosted into the area and calmly lifted the ball over Guglielmo Vicario.
Tottenham were 2-0 down against Bournemouth before earning a point
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Tottenham's comeback began just three minutes later through Pape Sarr, who caught Kepa Arrizabalaga off his line with a cross-shot that dipped in at the far post.
The result leaves Ange Postecoglou's side without a win in three matches across all competitions.
Son Heung-min completed Tottenham's escape in the 84th minute, converting from the penalty spot after Kepa brought him down with a desperate lunge.
It was the South Korean's first goal in 10 games, taking his season tally to 11 in all competitions.
