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LATEST SCORESTOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 3 FT19.27: Arsenal are firmly back in the title race after their late-show at the Britannia. But their win is marred by a horrific injury sustained by Aaron Ramsey. The young Gunner faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a suspected broken leg following a high tackle by Ryan Shawcross. We wish Ramsey a speedy recovery. [LNB]19.26: FULL-TIME: STOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 3[LNB]19.25: The travelling Arsenal fans sing, 'There is only one Aaron Ramsey', and surely the Gunners will dedicate this spirited comeback to the injured Welshman. [LNB]19.24: It's Thomas Vermaelen and it's three points for the Gunners. Tomas Rosicky's shot is parried by Sorensen. Fabregas is first to the ball and plays it square to Vermaelen who passes the ball into an empty net. [LNB]19.23: GOAL! STOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 3[LNB]19.19: Cesc Fabregas scores from the spot to give Arsenal the lead in the 90th minute. Pugh handled in the area and referee Walton was spot-on to award the Gunners a penalty. Fabregas wheels away to the away fans and makes no secret in dedicating the goal to his injured team-mate Aaron Ramsey. And seven minutes of injury time to play at the Britannia. [LNB]19.18: GOAL! STOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 2[LNB] Spot on: Fabregas gives the Gunners the lead at the Britannia Stadium [LNB]19.17: PENALTY FOR ARSENAL![LNB]19.15: Massive chance for Eduardo. Through on goal following an intricate pass from Alex Song, the Croatian pulls his shot wide when he should have scored. [LNB]19.13: Chance for Arsenal to go ahead in the match. Fabregas swings the ball in from a free-kick but Campbell hesitates at the back stick. Had he not he would have been able to head home from virtually on the goal line. Big chance.[LNB]19.11: Eduardo comes on for Samir Nasri.[LNB]19.08: Tuncay is on for Ricardo Fuller. While Eduardo, who will know exactly what Aaron Ramsey is going through, is being readied by Arsene Wenger.[LNB]19.06: Stoke substitution: Liam Lawrence is on for Dean Whitehead. [LNB]19.03: Arsenal substitution - Theo Walcott comes on for Emmanuel Eboue. The Englishman will be hoping he has done enough to warrant a place in Fabio Capello's England squad, which is expected to be announced at 8pm. Keep your eyes on MailOnline to see if he makes it.[LNB]18.58: Ramsey is stretchered off the field to a standing ovation from both sets of supporters. The Welshman is receiving oxygen and is taken straight into an ambulance. Tomas Rosicky replaces him. Let's hope the Arsenal star makes a swift recovery.[LNB] Horror injury: Ramsey writhes in agony with a suspected broken leg[LNB]18.55: This looks bad for Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman is lying on the floor receiving treatment for an apparent high tackle by Shawcross. The scenes are reminiscent of Eduardo's injury at Birmingham. Vermaelen has his head in his hands and Fabregas is visibly upset, while Shawcross fights to hold tears back as he leaves the pitch. Terrible, just terrible.[LNB]18.54: RED CARD for Ryan Shawcross.[LNB]18.52: Decent effort from Ricardo Fuller but his shot is straight at Almunia. It's Stoke's first effort on goal since the interval.[LNB]18.50: Alex Song picks up a yellow card and with it a two-match ban for ten bookings this season. The holding midfielder was pulled-up for allegedly holding back Delap, when in all honesty there was nothing in it. Poor from referee Walton. Song will miss Arsenal's games against Burnley and Hull. [LNB]18.49: Stoke substitution - Danny Collins comes on for Faye.[LNB]18.48: Great effort from Eboue. The Arsenal midfielder shoots from the edge of the Stoke box but Sorensen beats it away for a corner. Arsenal are looking dangerous.[LNB]18.45: Let off for the Gunners. Manuel Almunia flaps at a Delap throw-in but referee Peter Walton adjudges Sidibe to have fouled the Spaniard. [LNB][LNB]18.42: Good cross from Eboue. The Ivorian fizzes it across Stoke's six-yard box but Sorensen is equal to it. Arsenal are seeing plenty of the ball in the second half.[LNB]18.40: Gael Clichy has a shot from the edge of the Stoke area but it is comfortably saved by Sorensen. Great start to the second half from the Gunners. [LNB]18.38: Appeals from a penalty from Arsenal but the referee waves them away. After brilliant build-up play from the away side Ramsey is shoved over in the box by Faye. Stoke are lucky to get away with that one.[LNB]18.35: Arsenal get the second-half underway. [LNB]18.18: HT - It's one apiece here at the Britannia Stadium. Stoke were the quickest out of the blocks taking the lead via Danny Pugh on his first League start of the season. But a brilliant header from Gunners marksman Bendtner, drew the sides level. We're all set up for an exhilarating second-half, as Arsenal aim to make it a three-way title race, while the Potters look to maintain their unbeaten start to 2010. Stay tuned folks[LNB]18.17: HALF TIME - STOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 1[LNB]18.15: Two minutes of injury time indicated by the fourth official.[LNB]18.12: The Arsenal skipper is involved in the action again, this time for a late tackle on Shawcross. Fabregas won the ball but took too much of the man for referee Peter Walton. He escapes a booking, to the anger of the Stoke fans. [LNB]18.10: Good chance for Arsenal via afree-kick 20 yards from goal but Fabregas shoots directly at the Stokewall. The Spaniard should have done better. [LNB]18.05: Arsenal are on top here at the Britannia with ten minutes to go until the interval.[LNB]Great Dane: Bendtner celebrates with Aaron Ramsey [LNB]18.03: It's a superb header from Nicklas Bendtner and Arsenal are level. Fabregas delivers the ball into the box from the right-hand side and the Great Dane leaps the highest to head the ball past the diving Sorensen. One shot on target and one goal - clinical from the Gunners.[LNB]18.02: GOAL: STOKE CITY 1 ARSENAL 1[LNB]17.54: Better from Arsenal: Fabregas tries his luck from 20 yards but keeper Sorensen, although not entirely convincingly, turns the ball behind for a corner.[LNB]17.52: Huge expectancy fromthe home crowd every time Delap lines up a throw in. He must have hadat least six already and each time the away defence are on edge.[LNB][LNB]17.51: Referee Peter Waltongives Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen a talking to after the defender putsin a late tackle on Ricardo Fuller. A nervy opening 20 minutes for theGunners.[LNB]17.47: Inch-perfect tacklefrom Faye in his own penalty area to prevent Emmanuel Eboue fromhaving a shot at goal. Top stuff from the Stoke skipper.[LNB]17.44: The Gunners havetheir first shot on goal, if you can call it that. Bendtner shoots fromthe edge of the penalty area but scuffs his shot poorly wide. Arsenalwill have to improve if they want to capitalise on Chelsea's defeat athome to Manchester City and move within three points of the PremierLeague leaders.[LNB]17.40: Arsenal have responded after Stoke's goal with plenty of possession but have failed to test goalkeeper Sorensen. [LNB]17.37: Danny Pugh scores the opening goal of the game and you guessed it, the goal came directly as a result of a long throw from Rory Delap. Ryan Shawcross jumps highest and relatively unchallenged to head the ball goalwards - the ball drops to Pugh at the far stick and unmarked, makes no mistake. Hammer blow for the Gunners, but Stoke go marching on in 2010.[LNB] Goal: Pugh beats Almunia to give the Potters the lead at the Britannia [LNB]17.36: GOAL! STOKE 1 ARSENAL 0[LNB]17.34: Delap has another go and this time launches his throw into the box. Ricardo Fuller, Arsenal's nemesis in the FA Cup in January, heads the ball wide. [LNB]17.32: Stoke have begun the game on the front foot, but Rory Delap's first throw disappoints. He launches it a mere five yards. Unbelievable. [LNB]17.30: We're underway at the Britannia Stadium. And as ever if you want to join in, drop me an e-mail on: phil.duncan@dailymail.co.uk[LNB]17.20: TEAM NEWS: Stoke, who have yet to be beaten in 2010 welcome back Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Wilkinson from suspension. Arsenal have lost on their two previous visits to Stoke and Arsene Wenger opts for Emmanuel Eboue in favour of Theo Walcott, while Sol Campbell makes his Premier League bow for the Gunners, since re-joining the north Londoners in January. Nicklas Bendtner leads the line in the absence of the injured Andrey Arshavin and long-term absentee Robin van Persie[LNB]Stoke: Sorensen, Huth,Shawcross, Abdoulaye Faye, Wilkinson, Delap, Whelan, Whitehead, Pugh,Sidibe, Fuller. Subs: Begovic, Lawrence, Beattie, Kitson, Diao, Tuncay,Collins.[LNB]Arsenal: Almunia, Sagna, Vermaelen, Campbell,Clichy, Eboue, Fabregas, Song, Ramsey, Nasri, Bendtner. Subs:Fabianski, Rosicky, Eduardo, Vela, Walcott, Silvestre, Traore.[LNB]17.15: Good evening and welcome to Sportsmail's coverage of this evening's kick-off as Stoke City host Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] Rhythm and Sol: Campbell is making his first Premier League start for Arsenal since re-joining them in January [LNB][LNB]TODAY'S SCORES:Chelsea 2 Manchester City 4 (FT) Birmingham 1 Wigan 0 FTBolton 1 Wolves 0 FTBurnley 1 Portsmouth 2 FT[LNB][LNB]RED CARD! Ricardo Rocha (Portsmouth 90)[LNB] Ricardo Rocha gets a second yellow card for barging into Jack Cork.[LNB]16.44 Corner flag 1 lino 0[LNB]Referee's assistant Trevor Massey pole-axed by the corner flag at St Andrew's after LiamRidgewell slid into it during a tackle and it flew out of the ground. He required treatment for a nasty gash on his forehead and replaced by fourth official Steve Bennett.[LNB]GOAL! Leicester 2 (Paul Gallagher 79) Nottm Forest 0[LNB]GOAL! West Brom 3 (Simon Cox 83) Derby 1[LNB]GOAL! Burnley 1 Portsmouth 2 (Hassan Yebda Pen 76)[LNB]16.38 C-l-e-a-r i-t C-l-a-r-k-e[LNB]The Burnley defender must still has his Countdown exit on his mind as he makes a hash of a routine clearance and brings down Utaka.[LNB]GOAL! West Brom 2 (Chris Brunt 77) Derby 1[LNB]GOAL! Leicester 1 (Bruno Berner 68) Nottm Forest 0[LNB]16.28 Wolves hit the woodwork again[LNB]So unlucky. Foley smacked the post with an effort from just inside the area.[LNB]GOAL! West Brom 1 (Chris Brunt 67) Derby 1[LNB]16.20 Portsmouth miss penalty[LNB]Not very smart from Countdown star Clarke. Carlisle conceded a penalty for a foul on Frederic Piquionne but Belhadj failed to beat Brian Jensen from the spot.[LNB]16.16 Wolves hit the bar[LNB]Jones stroked a free kick over the bar which came back off the inside of the post with Jaaskelainen beaten.[LNB]GOAL! Watford 0 Newcastle 2 (Andrew Carroll 50)[LNB]16.05 The Premier League games restart.[LNB] HT Premier League report[LNB]Portsmouth started their bid to avoid almost certain relegation after goinginto administration on Friday, meaning a nine-point deduction which has yet tobe imposed, by taking the lead at Burnley.[LNB]Frederic Piquionne opened the scoring in the 25th minute but Martin Patersonbrought the home side level when he hooked the ball over David James to levelthe scores six minutes later.[LNB]James McFadden broke the deadlock in first half injury time as Birmingham tookthe lead against Wigan.[LNB]Birmingham had gone close when Scott Dann's header hit the bar and then ChrisKirkland saved at point-blank range from McFadden but the Wigan keeper could donothing when the same player converted from the spot after former Birminghamplayer Mario Melchiot was harshly penalised for a challenge on Keith Fahey.[LNB]Zat Knight's close-range finish close to half-time put Bolton in front againstfellow strugglers Wolves at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]GOAL! Bolton 1 (Zat Knight 45) Wolverhampton 0[LNB]Chung-Yong Lee dribbled along the line on the right and put it on a plate for Zat Knight to prod home from six yards.[LNB]GOAL! Birmingham 1 (James McFadden Pen 45) Wigan 0[LNB]Soft one. Keith Fahey goes down under the slightest contact from Wigan defender Mario Melchiot and James McFadden scored from the spot.[LNB]15.43 Great save from Kirkland[LNB]Not only has Chris Kirkland got Birmingham's in-form strikers to deal with but he has hapless Titus Bramble in front of him and the England keeper produced a stunning stop to prevent Bramble from directing the ball into his own net under pressure from James McFadden.[LNB]GOAL! Middlesbrough 1 (Barry Robson Pen 39) QPR 0[LNB]GOAL! Doncaster 1 (James Coppinger 37) Crystal Palace 0[LNB]GOAL! Burnley 1 (Martin Paterson 31) Portsmouth 1[LNB]Jensen's long kick found Steven Fletcher on the edge of the box and his flick on fell to Martin Paterson and he directed a stunning lob over James.[LNB] Fans-tastic: Portsmouth's Frederic Piquionne celebrates with fans after scoring a goal against Burnley[LNB]15.30 End to end at Bolton[LNB]Davies and Elmander went close for the home side before Jaaskelainen produced a brilliant save to deny Jarvis.[LNB]GOAL! Burnley 0 Portsmouth 1 (Frederic Piquionne 25)[LNB]For all their problems off the field, the playersdeserve credit for remaining focused and they deservedly take the lead when the impressive O'Hara released Webber, he fired a shot across goal and Piquionne prodded the ball hom at the far post.[LNB]15.20 Birmingham hit the bar[LNB]Sebastian Larsson whipped in afree-kick and Liam Ridgewell sneaked in between two Wigan defenders to connect with a bullet header which beat the keeper but came back off the bar.[LNB]15.15 Goal disallowed[LNB]Portsmouth have the ball in the net... but the effort is ruled out for offside. Danny Webber drifted off the keeper to head home Nadir Belhadj's cross from the left but the official has his flag up.[LNB] Hair-raising: Portsmouth goalkeeper David James[LNB]15.11 Burnley 0 Portsmouth 0[LNB]Turf Moor can be intimating place for visiting teams and particularly visiting goalkeepers but it obviously holds no fears for David James, who comes out sporting a Fellini-style Afro held back with a white headband.[LNB]15.04 Bolton 0 Wolves 0[LNB]Wolves make a confident start. Kevin Doyle fouled by Zat Knight and the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Jarvis flicks the ball to David Jones who volleys the ball across into the hands of keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen. [LNB]GOAL! Watford 0 Newcastle 1 (Fabricio Coloccini 4)[LNB]15.01 The games are under way at St Andrew's, Turf Moor and the Reebok.[LNB]14.51 Birmingham v Wigan[LNB]Birmingham boss Alex McLeish named an unchanged side for the home BarclaysPremier League clash with Wigan.[LNB] McLeish kept faith with the players on duty in last weekend's 2-1 reversalagainst Fulham at Craven Cottage.[LNB] James McFadden was again preferred up front to Christian Benitez with the Scothaving being challenged by McLeish to recapture his form of two years ago.[LNB]Wigan boss Roberto Martinez made one change from the line-up beaten 3-0 at homeby Tottenham.[LNB]Defender Titus Bramble had recovered from a hamstring injury and replacedMarcelo Moreno with Paul Scharner pushing forward into midfield.[LNB]14.47 Bolton v Wolves[LNB]Bolton manager Owen Coyle made six changes for this crucial relegation clashagainst Wolves at the Reebok Stadium.[LNB]With only one victory in eight league games since arriving from Burnley, Coylewas anxious to secure another win.[LNB]On-loan Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere was drafted in along with Kevin Davies,Paul Robinson, Johan Elmander, Gretar Steinsson and Chung-Yong Lee after the FACup defeat by Tottenham.[LNB]Despite losing to Chelsea, Wolves manager Mick McCarthy named an unchanged side in the hope of recording their third away win in the league this season.[LNB]14.46 Burnley v Portsmouth team news[LNB]Portsmouth manager Avram Grant made two changes to a side staring relegation inthe face after they became the first Barclays Premier League club to enteradministration yesterday.[LNB]Following last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke, Grant opted to dropAruna Dindane and Papa Bouba Diop, bringing in Danny Webber and Ricardo Rochafor the game with Burnley at Turf Moor.[LNB]As for the Clarets, boss Brian Laws made three changes following his side's 5-2defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday.[LNB]Laws brought in Martin Paterson for the ineligible David Nugent, whilst WadeElliott and Robbie Blake replaced the benched Chris Eagles and Jack Cork.[LNB] To commemorate his appearance on Channel 4's Countdown this past week, on theteam sheet captain Clarke Carlisle's name was jumbled up as if in theconundrum.[LNB]There was also a change to the fourth official, with Phil Gibbs replacing NigelMiller.[LNB]14:45: It's all over at Stamford Bridge and, after a dour opening 40 minutes, we were suddenly presented with a contender for game of the season. Six goals, two penalties, two red cards and the most famous snub from one player to another in Premier League history. Chelsea are still just a point clear of nearest rivals United with the same number of games played, while City are up into the all-important fourth place, three points ahead of Tottenham in fifth. Wayne Bridge just might have a smile on his face as he sits down to watch Match of the Day tonight...[LNB]Full-time: Chelsea 2 Manchester City 4.[LNB]90 + 1 mins: GOAL! The third brace of the afternoon, as Lampard strokes home from the spot to make the scoreline sound a little more respectable.[LNB]90 + 1 mins: PENALTY! Chelsea offered a consolation as Barry trips Anelka inside the area.[LNB]90 mins: Five added minutes.[LNB]90 mins: Substitution for Manchester City, Silvinho replaces Tevez.[LNB]87 mins: GOAL! Game over for Chelsea, and in very painful fashion. Another breakaway attack, Tevez releases Wright-Phillips, who slides the ball across goal for Bellamy to tap in his second. They'll be celebrating in both the blue and red half of Manchester tonight. Chelsea 1 Manchester City 4.[LNB]81 mins: RED CARD! Oh dear, oh dear. A second yellow card for Michael Ballack for a simply ridiculous challenge from behind on Tevez and Chelsea are down to nine men. Very poor from someone who should know better.[LNB]78 mins: There definitely won't be a hand-shake now. Roque Santa Cruz comes on to replace Wayne Bridge, avoiding any awkward scenes for the City left-back at the final whistle.[LNB] Paying the penalty: Carlos Tevez makes the game safe for City.[LNB]76 mins: GOAL! Carlos Tevez steps up to fire his second of the game past Hilario, with a touch more pace this time. Chelsea 1 Manchester City 3.[LNB]75 mins: PENALTY and RED CARD! It looks like game over for Chelsea, as Barry robs Belletti and then races into the area before cleverly slowing down to draw the challenge from the Brazilian. Referee Dean points to the spot and shows Belletti the red card.[LNB]69 mins: Substitution for Chelsea, Kalou replaces Carvalho.[LNB]68 mins: Ballack booked for dissent.[LNB]66 mins: Bellamy almost gets in again, as Tevez's brilliant pass sets him away, but Ivanovic gets back to snuff out the danger with a perfectly-timed challenge.[LNB]64 mins: After more than an hour, we have the first real sign of any fireworks, as Tevez squares up to Terry following a tussle near the goal-line. Both players stand their ground but referee Dean is quick on the scene to diffuse the situation and show a bit of common-sense.[LNB]62 mins: City seem content to defend their lead now and let Chelsea enjoy the lion's share of possession. With the pace of Bellamy and now Wright-Phillips available to them, however, they are well set-up to pounce again on the counter-attack if need be. Could be an interesting finish to this one.[LNB]61 mins: Double Substitution for Chelsea, Sturridge replaces Cole and Belletti replaces Mikel.[LNB]60 mins: Substitution for Manchester City, Wright-Phillips replaces Johnson.[LNB] City slickers: Craig Bellamy is congratulated by Tevez after putting his side in front at Stamford Bridge[LNB]58 mins: Ivanovic booked for a high tackle on Barry.[LNB]57 mins: Zabaleta booked for waving an imaginary card at referee Mike Dean after a foul. Nice to see such unsporting behaviour punished by the official.[LNB]54 mins: Chelsea win a free-kick some 25 yards out, but Drogba's effort is deflected wide for a corner.[LNB]50 mins: GOAL! Against the run of play, City have turned this game on its head. Gareth Barry breaks up a Chelsea attack and finds Craig Bellamy, who races from his own half into the penalty area before sliding the ball expertly past Hilario from an acute angle. Chelsea 1 Manchester City 2.[LNB]49 mins: Wayne Bridge fires the free-kick straight into the wall.[LNB]48 mins: The first yellow card of the game goes to John Terry, for a blatant foul on Adam Johnson just outside the penalty area. And guess who's stepping up to take the free-kick...[LNB]13:52: We're back underway at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]Half-time: Chelsea 1 Manchester City 1.[LNB]45 + 3 mins: It should be 2-1 to the visitors. Craig Bellamy's deep free-kick from the left reaches Lescott, unmarked six yards out, but the defender somehow diverts his header wide of the target. [LNB] 1-1: Carlos Tevez brings City level in comical fashion.[LNB]45 +1 mins: GOAL! City are back in it, and it's a comedy of errors from the Chelsea defence. A long ball out of defence is misjudged by Mikel and then Terry to let Tevez win possession. The Argentine striker wriggles his way past Carvalho and then Terry again before scuffing a shot that completely wrong-foots Hilario and trickles into the net. Chelsea 1 Manchester City 1.[LNB]45 mins: Three added minutes.[LNB]45 mins: Chelsea almost grab a second, as Cole superbly pulls the ball down in the box and almost toes it past Given, who makes the block. Frank Lampard picks up the rebound but fails to get any air with his attempted chip.[LNB]41 mins: GOAL! Chelsea make the breakthrough four minutes before the break. Joe Cole is the creator with the best pass of the match, splitting the City defence to release Frank Lampard, who is typically composed to fire the ball low past Given's right hand and into the net off the post. Chelsea 1 Manchester City 0.[LNB] 1-0: Frank Lampard fires the opening goal past Shay Given[LNB]36 mins: Probably the best chance of the match so far - and again Drogba has fluffed it. Lampard's mis-kick drops to the striker just outside the six-yard box, but he blasts his shot high over the bar.[LNB]30 mins: Kompany slices a Drogba cross over the bar and Chelsea win their first corner of the game. Up comes JT - and Wayne Bridge retreats to guard the near post.[LNB]26 mins: This is turning into a bit of a chess match. Maybe the two Italian managers have something to do with it - it's certainly more Serie A stalemate than Premier League blood and thunder.[LNB]24 mins: Drogba doesn't look his usual formidable self today. An inviting cross from Ivanovic finds the striker unmarked 10 yards out, but he can only divert a fairly tame header over the bar. A better chance than it might have looked.[LNB]18 mins: Joe Cole forces a save from Shay Given, cutting in from the left and sending in a fierce effort that the City goalkeeper punches away to safety.[LNB]16 mins: Drogba finds himself in a decent position again, wriggling free on the left hand side, but his chip to the far post isn't read by a Chelsea team-mate.[LNB] Getting on with the game: Bridge takes on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic[LNB]14 mins: An excellent opportunity for Chelsea, as Drogba wins a free-kick on the left-hand corner of the penalty area. However, the striker fluffs it completely, attempting a short lay-off to Lampard, who is immediately closed down by two City defenders.[LNB]13 mins: Seeing as it's quiet here, some news from League One - Huddersfield have put a spanner in Leeds's promotion works, going 1-0 up through Anthony Pilkington.[LNB]12 mins: The first strike on goal - a thunderous strike from Florent Malouda from 25 yards out that flies just over the bar.[LNB]4 mins: Not surprising;y, the start to the game has been something of an anti-climax. Scrappy, nervy and lacking quality, although Terry has already put in a couple of crunching challenges on Carlos Tevez - you get the feeling that the Chelsea skipper isn't going to be fazed by the circus surrounding him today. [LNB]2 mins: Bridge gets his first touch of the ball, and is roundly booed by the home fans. [LNB]12.45: Chelsea get us underway.[LNB]12.44: A hand-shake for Terry from every member of the City line-up...except for Bridge. The City left-back casts his arch-enemy a brief glance, before greeting every other Chelsea player. Now let's get on with the football.[LNB] Empty gesture: John Terry is snubbed by Wayne Bridge during the fair play hand shake[LNB]12.40: The two sides are in the tunnel. Terry as captain leads his side, sporting a rather menacing new mohawk haircut. Bridge is the penultimate City player to emerge, just in front of Carlos Tevez.[LNB]12.30: The teams are in, and there are no late surprises - Terry and Bridge both start, and the countdown to hand-shake time begins. Chelsea are without goalkeeper Petr Cech - injured in the midweek Champions League defeat at Inter Milan - and his place is taken by Henrique Hilario. Emmanuel Adebayor is suspended for City, who have Craig Bellamy and Carlos Tevez in attack.[LNB]Chelsea: Hilario, Ivanovic, Carvalho, Terry, Malouda, Ballack, Mikel, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Joe Cole. Subs: Turnbull, Paulo Ferreira, Kalou, Sturridge, Matic, Alex, Belletti.Man City: Given, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Bridge, Zabaleta, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez, Adam Johnson. Subs: Taylor, Onuoha, Wright-Phillips, Santa Cruz, Sylvinho, Toure, Ibrahim.Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)[LNB]12.00: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Sportsmail Online for our live coverage of today's Premier League encounters. We kick-off with a lunchtime clash at Stamford Bridge, where events in the pre-match warm-up are set to overshadow the football itself.[LNB]Never mind the Premier League title race. Never mind the increasing pressure on Roberto Mancini. And never mind the defensive injury crisis facing Carlo Ancelotti. No, today the world and his wife will be holding their breath as John Terry and Wayne Bridge prepare to meet for the first time since the torrid tabloid revelations surrounding Terry's alleged affair with the ex-partner of his former Chelsea team-mate.[LNB]You can get 4-6 on the pair actually shaking hands at some point today, and 7-2 that not a single City player will shake the hand of the Chelsea skipper. Personally, I prefer the 150-1 that both Bridge and Terry will score - at the same end. And what about 66-1 that Vanessa Perroncel will be spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge this afternoon? She wouldn'twould she?[LNB]We'll have team-news from the Bridge as soon as it drops...[LNB]Today's matches:Chelsea v Man City, 12:45Birmingham v Wigan, 15:00Bolton v Wolverhampton, 15:00Burnley v Portsmouth, 15:00Stoke v Arsenal, 17:30[LNB][LNB] Big build-up: Wayne Bridge gets a pep talk from Roberto Mancini ahead of the visit to Stamford Bridge today[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People:Paul Scharner, Steven Fletcher, Simon Cox, Wayne Bridge, Roque Santa Cruz, Ryan Shawcross, Emmanuel Eboue, Sebastian Larsson, Johan Elmander, Christian Benitez, Sol Campbell, Jack Cork, Adam Johnson, James McFadden, Liam Lawrence, Petr Cech, Dean Whitehead, Andrey Arshavin, Danny Pugh, Brian Laws, Liam Ridgewell, Gareth Barry, Ricardo Rocha, Mike Dean, Wade Elliott, Robbie Blake, Shay Given, Frank Lampard, Owen Coyle, Robin van Persie, Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor, ThomasVermaelen, Theo Walcott, John Terry, Alex McLeish, Brian Jensen, Martin Paterson, David Nugent, Kevin Davies, Titus Bramble, Mario Melchiot, Zat Knight, Nicklas Bendtner, James Coppinger, Mick McCarthy, CRAIG BELLAMY, Danny Webber, Carlo Ancelotti, Jack Wilshere, Paul Robinson, David James, Fabio Capello, Paul Gallagher, Danny Collins, Kevin Doyle, Michael Ballack, Roberto Martinez, Scott Dann, Alex SongPlaces:Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, United Kingdom
