Manchester United FC failed to keep pace with rivals Manchester City FC at the Premier League summit despite coming back from three goals down to earn a thrilling point against Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea seemed to have wrapped up maximum points after just 50 minutes, as David Luiz's header, added to Jonny Evans' 36th-minute own goal and Juan Mata's sumptuous back-post volley (46), put the Blues into a 3-0 lead. United battled back, though, Wayne Rooney coolly converting penalties in the 58th and 69th minutes before Javier Hernández scored a dramatic equaliser. United stay second, two points adrift of City and six ahead of Tottenham Hotspur FC, who travel to Liverpool FC on Monday night.

In the day's early kick-off, Newcastle United FC continued their fine form with a 2-1 home win against Aston Villa FC, courtesy of a stunning 71st-minute debut winner from January signing Papiss Demba Cissé.