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'What a game!' - Nigerians react to Chelsea vs. Manchester United stalemate

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to Chelsea's thrilling 2-2 draw against Manchester United in Saturday's Premier League tie.

Antonio Rudiger's header gave the hosts the lead in the first half but Anthony Martial got Jose Mourinho's side in the driving seat with a pair of strikes.

But second-half substitute Ross Barkley pounced on a rebound in closing stages of the encounter to salvage a point for the Blues that ensured their unbeaten run in the English top-flight continue.

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The atmosphere was marred by actions on the touchline when coach Marco Ianni celebrated Barkley's equaliser in front of Mourinho.

And Nigerians have had their say on the result of the game and the conduct of one of Chelsea's assistant managers.

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