May 4, 2013
Chelsea defeat ManU 1-0
MANCHESTER, England – Juan Mata’s shot deflected off a leg of defender Phil Jones for an 87th-minute own goal, as Chelsea won 1-0 at Premier League champion Manchester United’s home to boost its chance of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Chelsea moved into third place with 68 points, one ahead of Arsenal, with Tottenham another two points back. Chelsea hosts Spurs on Wednesday.
Sixth-place Everton tied 0-0 at seventh-place Liverpool. With a five-point lead over its city rival, Everton is on track to finish ahead of Liverpool in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1935-36 and 1936-37.