Van Persie strikes late as United hold Chelsea
Sunday, October 26, 2014
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Chelsea FC missed the chance to open up a six-point lead in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United FC, after Newcastle United FC fought back to win at Tottenham Hotspur FC.
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• Robin van Persie scores in added time as Manchester United FC draw 1-1 against Chelsea FC.
• Didier Drogba notches opener for the leaders, his first Premier League goal since March 2012.
• Chelsea lose Branislav Ivanović to a second yellow card on 93 minutes.
• United climb up to eighth, ten points off the summit.
• Newcastle United FC clinch first away league win since March, at Tottenham Hotspur FC.
• Ayoze Pérez registers his maiden strike for the Magpies in a 2-1 comeback success.
• Tottenham have recorded three wins in nine matches this season.
• Samuel Eto'o scores twice as Everton FC secure 3-1 triumph at Burnley FC.
• The Toffees' first victory at Turf Moor in 44 years leaves Burnley still without a league win.
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