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10-man Chelsea ensure Champions League slot

Ten-Man Chelsea held out for a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Saturday to seal second place in the English Premier League and a guaranteed...

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Ten-Man Chelsea held out for a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Saturday to seal second place in the English Premier League and a guaranteed slot in next season’s Champions League.

Chelsea were cruising after Danish winger Jesper Gronkjaer scored in the 19th minute and ’keeper Carlo Cudicini brilliantly saved a penalty from United’s Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy just before halftime.

But a 73rd-minute red card for Chelsea’s German defender Robert Huth was followed four minutes later by a goalkeeping howler by Cudicini which handed van Nistelrooy an easy equaliser.

United poured forward but Chelsea hung on for a draw which ensured they finish second behind champions Arsenal. Chelsea have 76 points to United’s 72 with one match left to play. United and the fourth-placed club will go into the Champions League qualifiers. Arsenal, on 84 points and bidding to finish the season unbeaten, are away to Fulham on Sunday.

 

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