Source: Eurosport
Terry sinks Manchester United to extend Chelsea's lead
LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League after John Terry's late goal clinched a 1-0 win over champions Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.[LNB]Carlo Ancelotti's side, who have now equalled a club record of 11 successive home wins, edged a fiercely contested encounter when Blues captain Terry struck in the 76th minute from a disputed free-kick.[LNB]United, beaten for the third time this season, had a first half penalty appeal turned down when Terry tugged Antonio Valencia's shirt.[LNB]Wayne Rooney went close after the break but Chelsea won it in the 76th minute when referee Martin Atkinson ruled that Darren Fletcher's challenge on Ashley Cole was worthy of a foul.[LNB]Frank Lampard curled in the set-piece and Terry timed his run perfectly to glance a header past Edwin van der Sar into the far corner.
