Senin, 29 Oktober 2012

Ferguson anticipates lively rematch Sir Alex Ferguson expects another pulsating clash when Chelsea and Manchester United meet again on Wednesday after the Red Devils ended the Blues' unbeaten record in a controversial five-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge yesterday. United extended their winning streak to five matches by winning their first Premier League game on Chelsea turf for 10 years. Their 3-2 victory only came after two debatable decisions from the match officials, however. The referee first showed Fernando Torres a second yellow for simulation, although replays suggested he was clipped by Jonny Evans, and the referee's assistant then failed to notice that Javier Hernandez was offside when he tucked home the winner from Rafael's cross. Tasty tackles flew in from both sides during the match and Ferguson had to be separated from Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo and assistant first-team coach Steve Holland after a series of heated exchanges on the touchline. The pair will meet again on Wednesday in the fourth round of the League Cup. All the pre-match talk yesterday had been about whether Chelsea would be able to continue their excellent early-season form. The early signs suggested the Blues were not up to the task. David Luiz unwittingly put through his own goal to give United an early lead and then Robin van Persie took advantage of some sla

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