Chelsea scores late to stop West Ham moving into EPL top 4
Posted March 19, 2016 7:00 am
LONDON (AP) - With its season all but over, Chelsea took some pleasure in stopping London rival West Ham from moving into the top four of the English Premier League in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Knocked out of the FA Cup and the Champions League in the last week, Chelsea got its goals from Cesc Fabregas, including an 89th-minute penalty after Ruben Loftus-Cheek was judged to have been tripped by Michail Antonio. Replays suggested minimal contact at most and outside the area.
Andy Carroll made it 2-1 in the 61st, scoring one minute after coming off the bench, after Fabregas' brilliant free kick canceled out Manuel Lanzini's superb opener.
Chelsea stayed midtable while West Ham was fifth, one point behind Manchester City.
West Ham United's Manuel Lanzani, left, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham United, at Stamford Bridge, in London, Saturday March 19, 2016. (John Walton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
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Chelsea's Gary Cahill appeals to the linesman, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Ham United, at Stamford Bridge, in London, Saturday March 19, 2016. (John Walton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
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West Ham United's Emmanuel Emenike. right, battles for possession of the ball with Chelsea's John Obi Mikel during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Saturday, March 19, 2016. (John Walton/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
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