Chelsea boosted their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League as they fought back from a goal down to record a controversial 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Cardiff City on Sunday that left Neil Warnock raging.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek headed in Willian's cross in the first of seven additional minutes as the Blues - insipid for so much of the contest until the arrival of Eden Hazard off the bench - produced an impressive turnaround at the Cardiff City Stadium.
VÃctor Camarasa had reacted quickly to sweep home Harry Arter's weak cross to open the scoring early in the second half, but the Welsh club were unable to cling on to their lead during a dramatic conclusion.
Cesar Azpilicueta's 84th-minute header dragged Chelsea level, though replays showed the defender was in an offside position when turning the ball home.
Substitute Loftus-Cheek then nodded in a much-needed winner for Maurizio Sarri, who had listened to a section of the travelling fans chant for him to be sacked earlier in proceedings.
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