Chelsea 3-0 Watford: Lampard's men reclaim fourth spot on the Premier League table.

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Chelsea moved back into the champions league automatic qualification spots as they dispatched Nigel Pearson's Watford 3-0.

The Blues won courtesy of goals from Olivier Giroud, Willian and Ross Barkley.

Chelsea claimed the lead when Olivier Giroud scored across Ben Forster after brilliant work by Ross Barkley to set him up. 

Willian converted the penalty that was won by Christian Pulisic as he continued in fine form for Chelsea, having also won the penalty against West Ham United on Wednesday. Willian also scored his fourth goal since the restart of the Premier League.

Chelsea rounded off the scoring in stoppage time as Ross Barkley fired a left footed shot into the top left hand corner of Watford's goal.

Watford offered very little in front of goal as their first shot on target came in the second half with Masina firing a shot right into the grasp of Kepa Arrizabalaga. 

Arrizabalaga also kept out Danny Welbeck from halving the deficit as Watford looked more threatening.

What does it mean? Chelsea reclaim fourth spot in the table

After Manchester United had won earlier in the day and climbed above Chelsea, the Blues knew that there was no margin for error and they calmly took apart Watford little by little. 

As for Watford they remain just a point above the bottom three, with the Hornets looking increasingly like they might be relegated with five matches left to play.

Pulisic going from strength to strength

The American was a constant menace to Nigel Pearson's side,drifting into empty pockets of space and gliding away from defenders with great skill and pace in another eye catching performance.

What's next?

Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in a London derby on Tuesday, while Watford host Norwich City on the same day. 

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