Premier League 
/ Mike Norman / 01 March 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester United on Tuesday night
"The result means that Chelsea are still 12 points behind United with a game in hand, but if you believe they can bridge the gap then you can back The Blues at [18.0] to regain their crown."
Chelsea stunned league leaders Manchester United by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 on a night of great entertainment at the top of the Premier League.
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea produced a fantastic second half comeback to beat league leaders Manchester United on a night of pulsating action at Stamford Bridge.
Sir Alex Ferguson sprung a minor surprise by naming an unchanged side for the first time in almost three years meaning both teams lined up 4-4-2, with Carlo Ancelotti once again preferring to partner Fernando Torres with Nicolas Anelka in attack.
The game started in frantic fashion with Florent Malouda missing a golden opportunity from the edge of the box after just five minutes; moments later United were denied a penalty after a well-struck Nani shot appeared to hit the arm of John Terry. But after a period of sustained pressure Wayne Rooney - who just 24 hours earlier avoided punishment for 'that' elbow incident - fired the visitors in front with a sizzling 25 yard drive that flew past the despairing dive of Petr Cech. Rooney was matched at [9.2] in the First Goalscorer market.
Chelsea showed tremendous desire in the second half however and were soon level thanks to David Luiz's first goal for the club; the defender showing great composure to volley home a right-foot shot that had Edwin van der Saar planted to the spot. Luiz was later fortunate not to be dismissed after receiving a yellow card and making further challenges that perhaps warranted another.
Both sides went for the win and it was Chelsea that got it thanks to a Frank Lampard penalty late in the game after Chris Smalling was deemed to have tripped Yuri Zhrikov in the box. The 2-1 Correct Score was backed at [14.0], whilst Chelsea were matched at [7.2] In-Play after starting the game as [2.3] favourite to take the points. Nemanja Vidic was dismissed for his second bookable offence deep into injury time meaning he will miss his club's vital clash with Liverpool at the weekend.
The result means that Chelsea are still 12 points behind United with a game in hand, but if you believe they can bridge the gap then you can back The Blues at [18.0] to regain their crown. United remain the clear favourites at [1.78] with Arsenal into [2.72].
Meanwhile at Goodison Park there was a huge upset in the FA Cup when Championship side Reading beat Everton thanks to a first half Matthew Mills goal. Reading were matched at [9.4] for the win, whilst the 0-1 Correct Score was matched at [28.0]. The Royals now meet the winners of tomorrow night's clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa in round six.
Chelsea stunned league leaders Manchester United by coming from a goal down to win 2-1 on a night of great entertainment at the top of the Premier League....
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United have struggled at Stamford Bridge in recent years while contests have been tight. But form suggests the League leaders have what it takes to get one over on their rivals on Tuesday night and both teams will create chances....
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