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Was Chelsea v Manchester United the best game of the Premier League season so far?
After Wayne Rooney and Chicharito staged a sensational second-half comeback at Stamford Bridge, we want to know what you think has been the best match of the campaign
5 Feb 2012 18:23:00
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After Manchester United came back from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, we want you to let us know what the best match of the Premier League season has been so far.
Andre Villas-Boas' men had looked set to claim the three points after a Jonny Evans own goal was followed up with further efforts from Juan Mata and David Luiz early on in the second half, but two Wayne Rooney penalties and a late Chicharito header sealed an unlikely draw.
Sunday’s draw with Sir Alex Ferguson’s men is not the first time Chelsea have failed to secure victory after scoring three goals at home this season, having lost to Arsenal in an eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge back in October.
United have also played their part in a number of thrilling matches so far this campaign, beating Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford, while also losing 6-1 to rivals Manchester City in front of their own fans in October.
As well as putting six past United at Old Trafford, Roberto Mancini's league leaders recovered from a second-half fightback to beat title challengers Tottenham 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in January.
After Manchester United came back from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, we want you to let us know what the best match of the Premier League season has been so far.
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Andre Villas-Boas' men had looked set to claim the three points after a Jonny Evans own goal was followed up with further efforts from Juan Mata and David Luiz early on in the second half, but two Wayne Rooney penalties and a late Chicharito header sealed an unlikely draw.
Sunday’s draw with Sir Alex Ferguson’s men is not the first time Chelsea have failed to secure victory after scoring three goals at home this season, having lost to Arsenal in an eight-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge back in October.
United have also played their part in a number of thrilling matches so far this campaign, beating Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford, while also losing 6-1 to rivals Manchester City in front of their own fans in October.
As well as putting six past United at Old Trafford, Roberto Mancini's league leaders recovered from a second-half fightback to beat title challengers Tottenham 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium in January.
HAVE YOUR SAY
What do you think has been the best match of the season so far? Let us know your views by voting in our poll and by leaving a comment below. You can also engage with us and other readers on the Goal.com Facebook and Twitter pages. The best comments and the results of our poll will be published in the days ahead.| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
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Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from 5 Feb 2012 to 6 Feb 2012
Poll runs from 5 Feb 2012 to 6 Feb 2012
What has been your favourite match of the Premier League season so far?
Chelsea 3-5 Arsenal
30.83%
Chelsea 3-3 Manchester United
27.44%
Manchester United 8-2 Arsenal
20.01%
Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City
14.94%
Manchester City 3-2 Tottenham
5.59%
Another match (please state in comments)
1.2%
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The general consensus, then, is that Danny Welbeck should be starting up front against France with Ashley Young supporting him. How about Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain? Did he do enough to earn a starting role at Euro 2012?
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So, that game gave a few players a chance to impress for England. Who did/didn't? Will Welbeck start against France? Or Carroll? Or Defoe?!
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Unfortunately for Northern Ireland, they are trailing the Netherlands 4-0 at half-time. Looks like that one's all sewn up then.
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We're still getting plenty of Hazard chat on Twitter. A few are now saying that he's not worth the hype, others saying he was brilliant(!?) and others (which I agree with), saying he created much of his own hype. What do you think? Get involved!
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Joe Hart has also been giving his thoughts after the Belgium game: "It was a really tough game, a good run out. I thought we played well, [but] we were a little bit bitty at times.
"But, we came through. Obviously there were a lot of changes so it's good to get the result.
"Belgium are a very, very strong side who are going to be really good in the future. Vincent [Kompany] told me about them and said that they were coming good and I totally agree with him."
"But, we came through. Obviously there were a lot of changes so it's good to get the result.
"Belgium are a very, very strong side who are going to be really good in the future. Vincent [Kompany] told me about them and said that they were coming good and I totally agree with him."
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