Chelsea vs Manchester United

1. 93'

   As expected, a fiercely fought contest but, once in front, Chelsea always looked to have a little in reserve as United struggled to find a creative spark on a frustrating afternoon for Van Nistelrooy. The Blues go top and their supporters obviously fancy their team's chances of staying there

2. 93'

   And that's it. Rapture at the Bridge as the final whistle goes. Chelsea the winners, 1-0

3. 93'

   Giggs looks for Van Nistelrooy but Terry climbs high to win the header before Ronaldo hauls down Duff.

4. 93'

   Ranieri gesturing wildly at his players as the final whistle nears

5. 92'

   Ronaldo miscues as he looks for Gary Neville in support on the right

6. 92'

   O'Shea finds Forlan in the box, back to goal, but the Uruguyan lets the ball slip away from his feet

7. 91'

   Giggs chases a long ball but Melchiot can watch it run out of play

8. 90'

   Three minutes to be added - much to the disgust of the home crowd

9. 89'

   Keane looks to inspire a final thrust but Forlan is sloppy in looking for Ronaldo to his right

10. 89'

    Kleberson crosses high but O'Shea loses out in the air. Chelsea break swiftly - it's three on three but Duff scuffs his shot wide

11. 87'

    Chelsea hold the ball from the corner until Keane arrives to slice through Makelele. Yellow card

12. 86'

    Howard recovers brilliantly to claw Geremi's shot away after palming a Bridge cross into the Cameroonian's path

13. 85'

    Nerves at the back fpr Chelsea as Melchiot skies a clearance into the stands. United work the throw to Keane but his cross is too deep. Goalkick

14. 84'

    Chelsea within touching distance of a famous victory but United finally putting some pressure on

15. 83'

    Kleberson feeds Van Nistelrooy in a yard of space but Terry recovers to block as the Dutchman pulls the trigger

16. 83'

    United work the ball to the far post but Forlan takes it out of play as he tries to round the fullback, Melchiot

17. 82'

    Ronaldo cuts in from the right to strike a venomous left-footer - off Terry for a corner

18. 81'

    The game opening up as Gronkjaer breaks again - but crosses too close to Howard

19. 80'

    United press after Keane wins the ball strongly in midfield. Ronaldo crosses again but the ball ricochets off Gallas straight to Cudicini

20. 78'

    Hasselbaink on for Mutu in Chelsea's final change

21. 77'

    Super control from Gronkjaer on the right but Geremi dallies... United break and Giggs gets a head to Ronaldo's lofted cross at the far post. Chelsea only half-clear for Forlan to hammer straight at Giggs, who's offside

22. 77'

    Phil Neville's magic hasn't worked today - he's off to be replaced by Kleberson in the United engine room

23. 75'

    First chink of light for the United striker... Gronkjaer heads the corner clear from the near post

24. 74'

    Gallas does just enough to block Van Nistelrooy after O'Shea's run and cross from the left. Corner United

25. 73'

    Ferguson has seen enough. Off comes Fortune for the youngster Ronaldo to take the field. Giggs will move to the left

Leaders

CHEMAN

Total Shots

Geremi

3

Cristiano Ronaldo

2

Saves

Carlo Cudicini

5

Tim Howard

8

More from this season series: MAN leads series 3-1-1

• MAN 2 vs CHE 1Final, Jan 18
• MAN 1 vs CHE 0Final, Dec 17
• CHE 2 vs MAN 2Final, Aug 23
• CHE 0 vs MAN 3Final, Apr 20
• MAN 0 vs CHE 3Final, Dec 1

More EPL games on November 30

• Arsenal10-4-00

  Fulham6-4-40
  Final
• Liverpool6-3-53

  Birmingham5-5-41
  Final
• Man City5-3-60

  Boro5-3-61
  Final