Saturday, April 26, 2008

English Premier League Update: Arsenal falls, Chelsea and Manchester United tied at the Top

While the London-based Arsenal has been eliminated from any chance at winning this year's EPL title, Chelsea and Manchester United are now tied at the top of the standings after Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-1. After winning this match, Chelsea is now tied with Manchester United at the top of the standings and Chelsea has Micahel Ballack to thank for it.

At the 86th minute, the match was tied 1-1, but it was Ballack that scored the penalty kick to win the match for Chelsea. Ballack also scored the opening goal for Chelsea before Wayne Rooney scored the equalizer.

Defending champion Manchester United currently leads Chelsea in the standings only by goal difference with only two matches remaining.

A brawl between Manchester United players and Chelsea staff occurred after the match and is currently being investigated by the English Football Association. Here is a Sky News report posted on youtube explaining the background to the fight:



Click here for video highlights for this match.

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