The table-toppers dropped crucial points in Wales on Sunday, as
Manchester United played out a 1-1 draw at Swansea. Patrice Evra opened the
scoring for the Red Devils through a header off a corner kick, but, it was
Michu again that salvaged points for the Swans.
It was a highly
entertaining match; however, it did have a dark moment.
Ashley Williams
and Robin van Persie had a bust up involving the Swans defender deliberately
kicking the ball at the back of the Dutchman's head after being tripped up at
the edge of the box. Van Persie was livid and rushed Williams, before running
aggressively towards the referee in disbelief that a card wasn’t produced.
Calmer heads prevailed but no red card was shown.
United's lead at
the top of the table now sits at four points over their city rivals.
Poor old Paul
Lambert; fresh off an inspiring performance last week at Anfield that brought
with it an enormous amount of confidence within the squad—suffered a major
set-back with a humiliating 8-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. One step forward,
five steps back for the Villains.
For Chelsea, it
was exactly what was needed, having not won a match at home in the league since
October—a five match winless run.
Seven different
players got on the score-sheet, with Ramires producing a double. The quality of
goals was quite breathtaking as well, with Fernando Torres, David Luiz and
Frank Lampard producing exquisite strikes.
Its never easy
being a goalkeeper and Brad Guzan had a long night at the Bridge. The American
was hung out to dry by his teammates as Chelsea cut through Lambert's three-man
back line like a hot knife through butter. But, Guzan did deny a late penalty
by debutant Lucas Piazon to gain back some dignity on a night he hopes to soon
forget--call it a morale victory.
The win puts
Rafa's Blues alone in third, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United.
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