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EPL: Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0
The Spain playmaker lit up a lackluster match at Old Trafford by collecting Oscar's pass and finding the corner of the net with a low, angled shot, keeping Chelsea third in the standings.
- Associated Press
- Updated: May 05, 2013 10:51 PM IST
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Manchester:
Juan Mata squeezed home an 87th-minute winner as Chelsea beat already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday to boost its hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
The Spain playmaker lit up a lackluster match at Old Trafford by collecting Oscar's pass and finding the corner of the net with a low, angled shot, keeping Chelsea third in the standings.
United defender Rafael Da Silva was handed a straight red card in the final minute for a foul on David Luiz, capping a forgettable display by the new champions.
Chelsea is a point ahead of Arsenal having played a game less, and now just four points behind second-place Manchester City.
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Football Liverpool Arsenal Manchester United Newcastle United Manchester City Chelsea Alex Ferguson Njazi Kuqi Mark Hughes Juan Mata Wayne Rooney English Premier League
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