EPL: Honours even as United leave it late against Chelsea
Updated On: 27 October, 2014 12:00 AM IST | | AFP
<p>Robin van Persies goal deep into stoppage-time snatched a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Premier League leaders Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday</p>

Manchester Uniteds Dutch striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates after scoring his late equalising goal as Chelseas Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (L) and Chelseas English defender Gary Cahill (2nd L) react during the English Premier Leagu
London: Robin van Persie-s goal deep into stoppage-time snatched a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against Premier League leaders Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United-s Dutch striker Robin van Persie celebrates with teammates after scoring his late equalising goal as Chelsea-s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois L and Chelsea-s English defender Gary Cahill 2nd L react during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England. Pic/AFP
Chelsea were on the brink of going six points clear at the top of the table when defender Branislav Ivanovic was sent-off late on for a second bookable offence. From the ensuing Angel di Maria free-kick, Marouane Fellaini-s header was well-saved by impressive Chelsea goalkeeper Thibault Courtois but van Persie followed up to score.
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