Chelsea 5 points clear after 1-0 win over Man U
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
LONDON, Oct 9 (AP): John Terry headed Chelsea to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday that extended his team's Premier League lead to five points.
Chelsea had been frustrated by United for 76 minutes, but then profited from a contentiously awarded free kick when United midfielder Darren Fletcher was judged to have fouled defender Ashley Cole.
Frank Lampard whipped the ball into the penalty area and captain Terry connected with a glancing header to clinch Chelsea's 11th consecutive win in all competitions at Stamford Bridge.
"It was a bad decision, but there's nothing we can do about it. You lose faith in refereeing sometimes," said United manager Alex Ferguson.
A third league loss for Ferguson's team leaves it, along with Arsenal, five points adrift of Chelsea going into the two-week international break. Sixth-place Liverpool hosts Birmingham in Monday's match.
Chelsea had been frustrated by United for 76 minutes, but then profited from a contentiously awarded free kick when United midfielder Darren Fletcher was judged to have fouled defender Ashley Cole.
Frank Lampard whipped the ball into the penalty area and captain Terry connected with a glancing header to clinch Chelsea's 11th consecutive win in all competitions at Stamford Bridge.
"It was a bad decision, but there's nothing we can do about it. You lose faith in refereeing sometimes," said United manager Alex Ferguson.
A third league loss for Ferguson's team leaves it, along with Arsenal, five points adrift of Chelsea going into the two-week international break. Sixth-place Liverpool hosts Birmingham in Monday's match.