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dimanche 22 mars 2015

United punish Gerrard, Chelsea extend lead

Source: http://ift.tt/eKERsB - Sunday, March 22, 2015

London (AFP) - Manchester United punished Steven Gerrard's moment of madness as Juan Mata's double secured a vital 2-1 win over bitter rivals Liverpool, while leaders Chelsea reestablished their stranglehold on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 victory at Hull on Sunday. United were already leading through Mata's composed finish in the 14th minute at Anfield when Gerrard made Liverpool's task even harder as he earned a red card just 43 seconds after coming on as a half-time substitute. Making his final appearance against United before his close-season move to LA Galaxy, Gerrard was sent off, for the eighth time in his career, for a clear stamp on Ander Herrera. United took full advantage of their numerical superiority as Mata scored a quite brilliant second goal in the 59th minute. Angel di Maria picked out the former Chelsea midfielder with a clipped pass that Mata converted with a stunning bicycle kick. Daniel Sturridge got one back for Liverpool 10 minutes later, but Brendan Rodgers' side couldn't find an equaliser, leaving Gerrard to apologise for a mistake that could cost his team a place in next season's Champions League. Fifth placed Liverpool are now five points behind fourth placed United in the race for a top four finish and Gerrard said: "I have let my team-mates and manager down today, even more importantly I let all the supporters down and I take full responsibility for my action." United's victory would have





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