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Arsčne Wenger's men – two points off the top going into the early game – were cruising in the north London derby when Samir Nasri (9) and Marouane Chamakh (27) struck but Spurs produced an astonishing comeback
Gareth Bale reduced arrears five minutes after half-time and Rafael van der Vaart levelled from the penalty spot midway through the second period after a handball by Cesc Fŕbregas. The Dutchman then turned provider as his inswinging free-kick was nodded in by Younes Kaboul (85) to complete a remarkable turnaround.
Chelsea failed to pull away, however, as Lee Bowyer's first-half effort condemned them at Birmingham City FC and to back-to-back league defeats for the first time since May 2006. Manchester United FC were therefore the big winners, Patrice Evra and Javier Hernández scoring in either half to down a Wigan Athletic FC side that finished with nine men and move the Red Devils level with the leaders.
Bolton Wanderers FC remain fifth thanks to a 5-1 victory against Newcastle United FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC slipped to the foot of the table with a 2-1 reverse at Blackpool FC and Stoke City FC triumphed 3-0 at West Bromwich Albion FC. Liverpool FC host West Ham United FC later.
Source : UEFA Website
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