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.