In a game influenced by match officials, rather than players, Manchester United lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. With two more games to go, Manchester United and Chelsea have the same number of points, but Manchester United has a much superior goal difference and retains the top position.
The game started quietly for Manchester United. Just before the half time whistle, Chelsea managed to sneak a goal to take a one-goal lead. Not long after the match resumed, Wayne Roone capitalised on a Chelsea error to score an equaliser. In the dying minutes of normal regulation time, Chelsea won a contentious penalty, as Michael Carrick was adjudged to have handled the ball on the edge of the penalty box. Contentious as the cross was not threatening and goal-bound, and the handball was not intentional.
The referee and his assistants made many dubious calls during the game. At least two penalty appeals from Manchester United were turned down.
There was an embarrasing moment when two Chelsea players fought over a free kick. It was clearly seen on tv when Drogba made his points clear to anyone who cared to listen to him. At one point he was complaining to the assistant manager, complete with finger pointing. I would have taken him off the field for unsporting conduct.
With two more games to go, the title race will definitely go down the wire. I know who I want to win and the team is definitely not Chelsea!
Remaining games:
Man Utd vs West Ham (Home) - potential banana skin
Man Utd vs Wigan (Away) - potential banana skin
Chelsea vs Newcastle (Away) - but Newcastle is in a good form now
Chelsea vs Bolton (Home) - potential banana skin
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