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THE afternoon began in hope but ended in despair for Chelsea as Manchester United retained the Barclays Premier League title.
Substitute Andriy Shevchenko's second-half strike was cancelled out by Kevin Davies' added-time leveller but the Blues were also left reeling from the loss of captain John Terry with shoulder injury in the first half.
By FRED BATES
MICHAEL BALLACK piled the pressure back on Manchester United as he inspired Chelsea to victory over Newcastle.
The German, whose double against United last week took them level with their rivals at the top, broke a stubborn Newcastle with a crucial 60th-minute opener at St James’ Park.
ANDY DUNN at Stamford Bridge
ON a day when Sir Alex Ferguson gambled with Manchester United's entire season, the surest bet in football kept the title race alive.
There are NO greater certainties in the game.
UNDER-PRESSURE Chelsea boss Avram Grant gave a bizarre press conference after his side held on to beat Everton on Thursday night.
The Israeli refused to expand on any of his answers, choosing to give only the briefest of replies to even the most simple questions.
AVRAM Grant insists Chelsea are still in the race for the Premier League title despite their dismal 1-1 draw with Wigan at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are five points adrift of leaders Manchester United with four matches to play after failing beat Wigan.
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