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Man Utd's Last-Gasp Equalizer Stuns West Ham, Chelsea Held by Leeds

Benjamin Sesko scored a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw at West Ham, denying the hosts a crucial victory. Chelsea was held to a 2-2 draw by Leeds United after surrendering a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle United secured a 2-1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur thanks to Jacob Ramsey's second-half strike. Elsewhere, Bournemouth came from behind to defeat 10-man Everton 2-1.

Key Points: Premier League Drama: United, Chelsea Draws; Newcastle Wins

  • Sesko's 96th-minute equalizer for Man Utd
  • Chelsea blows 2-0 lead to draw with Leeds
  • Newcastle wins 2-1 at Tottenham with Ramsey goal
  • Bournemouth comes from behind to beat Everton
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United rescue point at West Ham, Chelsea held at home by Leeds

Benjamin Sesko's 96th-minute goal rescues Man Utd at West Ham. Chelsea squanders lead vs Leeds. Newcastle beats Spurs. Latest EPL results.

"Sesko squeezed his effort through a narrow gap and into the net. - Xinhua"

London, Feb 11

Tomas Soucek's 50th goal for West Ham was not enough to secure a vital home win as a 96th-minute strike from Benjamin Sesko earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw.

West Ham limited United's attacking threat for much of the match and was seconds from a victory that would have pulled the London club level with Nottingham Forest. But Bryan Mbeumo whipped a late ball into the area and Sesko squeezed his effort through a narrow gap and into the net. The draw ended United's four-game winning run, reports Xinhua.

Chelsea was held to a 2-2 draw at home by Leeds United despite racing into a two-goal lead. Joao Pedro opened the scoring and Cole Palmer doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after a handball in the Leeds area.

Leeds fought back when Lukas Nmecha converted a penalty following a foul on Jayden Bogle. Noah Okafor then tapped in the equalizer during a chaotic move that saw Chelsea appeal unsuccessfully for handball against Bogle as he chased a through ball. Chelsea pushed for a late winner, but Palmer missed a clear chance, firing over from close range.

Jacob Ramsey's 68th-minute strike gave Newcastle United a 2-1 win away to Tottenham. Malick Thiaw had put Newcastle ahead in first-half stoppage time before Tottenham responded after the break, with Archie Gray scoring from close range following a corner. Ramsey's goal proved decisive and leaves Tottenham mired in the relegation battle.

The win lift Newcastle into the top half and within three points of Liverpool in sixth, while Spurs drop one place to 16th, with Leeds United overtaking them.

Bournemouth came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 away. Everton led through Iliman Ndiaye's penalty after a foul on Jarrad Branthwaite, but headers from Rayan and Amine Adli in the 61st and 64th minutes turned the match. Everton's task became harder when Jake O'Brien was sent off five minutes later for denying a clear scoring chance.

On Wednesday, Manchester City hosts Fulham, Aston Villa welcomes Brighton, and Liverpool travels to Sunderland.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As a Chelsea fan from Mumbai, this is so frustrating! How do you throw away a 2-0 lead at home? Palmer missing that chance at the end... we really need to be more clinical if we want to finish in a European spot. The defense looked shaky again.
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Arjun K
Big win for Newcastle! Great to see them climbing the table. Tottenham's situation is getting serious now. The relegation battle this season is going to be epic, maybe even more exciting than the title race.
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Sarah B
Watching from Delhi at 1:30 AM was worth it for that Bournemouth comeback! Two quick headers to turn the game. Everton's red card was the final nail. The intensity of these mid-table clashes is unbelievable.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, the officiating in the Chelsea game seemed inconsistent. The handball appeals for both penalties... it's confusing for us fans. VAR should bring clarity, but sometimes it feels like it adds more doubt. The league needs to be more transparent on these rules.
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Karthik V
Manchester City vs Fulham tomorrow! Hoping for a Haaland hat-trick. The title race is so tight, every point matters. As an Indian fan, I just love how invested we get in a league happening thousands of miles away. Football truly connects the world. ⚽

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