Twitter Reacts as Chelsea Grab Late Equaliser to Draw with Manchester United

Diego Costa was the hero for Chelsea, as his late equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard's fine opener in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

The buildup to a normally crucial match was somewhat different, as both sides have been enduring difficult campaigns:

"

Here we go...

It's 13th placed Chelsea

It's 5th placed Man United

It is the battle of the Inbetweeners #CFC #MUFChttps://t.co/PHbdWSiv9V

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016"

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This is the 1st time in PL history that neither Chelsea or Man Utd have been in the top 4 after 24 games pic.twitter.com/rt7nmpnONM

— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 7, 2016"

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En route to Stamford Bridge, massively excited for this mid-table encounter.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 7, 2016"

The match also represented Chelsea's first home game since John Terry announced he would not be offered a new contract on Jan. 31:

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It may be coincidence, it may be the wind, but every non-John Terry banner at Stamford Bridge is rucked up so as to be unreadable.

— Jonathan Wilson (@jonawils) February 7, 2016"

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Today you'll only see JT's banner down at The Bridge. We've pulled them all up with @onlyapound to stand behind JT & send a message #CFC

— WE ARE THE SHED (@WeAre_TheShed) February 7, 2016"

It was United who started the game on a brighter note, with the home side struggling to get a foothold:

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Really, really slow start from #Chelsea. Can’t keep the ball.

— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) February 7, 2016"

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Chelsea haven't worked out how to evade United's high press yet. Willian and Fabregas dropping very deep to get the ball #cfc #mufc

— Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) February 7, 2016"

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Willian the only real source of width. Anything #CFC play forward goes through the middle. Will be interesting if Hazard can change the game

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) February 7, 2016"

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Chelsea bus status: Parked.

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 7, 2016"

And it didn't take Costa long to get riled:

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Diego Costa’s at it again. pic.twitter.com/aiKv3RQdum

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016"

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Costa losing the plot over not getting a corner...doesn't take much to set him off does it? it should have been a corner though

— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) February 7, 2016"

"

Diego Costa gets in Michael Oliver's face after Chelsea are wrongly denied a corner. Not like him...

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 7, 2016"

That seemed to kick Chelsea into gear, as they took control for the rest of the first half:

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Last five mins #CFC have got into this game. Producing plenty now. Still goalless.

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) February 7, 2016"

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Looks like momentum has shifted back to @ChelseaFC ...

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) February 7, 2016"

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As a sign of respect to JT, Chelsea decided not turn up until the 26th minute #CFC

— Valky (@ChelseaValky) February 7, 2016"

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First 25 minutes all United, but Chelsea on top since then. A half of two halves, if you will.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 7, 2016"

And the Blues could have had a penalty just before half-time when Daley Blind threw himself in front of a shot from Terry:

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Daley Blind outdoing De Gea with a stunning save

— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) February 7, 2016"

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Daley Blind with a thoughtful tribute to John Terry there.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 7, 2016"

At the start of the second half, the football was temporarily overshadowed by a nasty-looking injury suffered by Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma:

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Zouma in agony...worrying times

— Simon Johnson (@sjstandardsport) February 7, 2016"

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Zouma being stretchered off. Gets a standing ovation.

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) February 7, 2016"

A bad period for the home side was then compounded when Lingard received the ball in the box with his back to the goal and swivelled to find the top corner with a sublime finish:

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1-0 United. Jesse Lingard hooks home on the turn from Wayne Rooney's lay-off. Bad five minutes for Chelsea.

— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) February 7, 2016"

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#mufc lead. Brilliant goal from Lingard. Great turn and slammed in. Van Gaal punches the air.

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 7, 2016"

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PHOTO Jesse Lingard's sensational touch, turn and shot separates the teams. It's 1-0 (68 mins) #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/cOi0Cgsuai

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 7, 2016"

Chelsea pushed for an equaliser but were denied repeatedly by an in-form David De Gea:

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David De Gea today. #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/6FP4SpqR73

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016"

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Wow. De Gea.

— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) February 7, 2016"

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#DaveSaves pic.twitter.com/QTmxTP5EEt

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 7, 2016"

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pic.twitter.com/aPI7zp9kzU

— Hannibal (@Inceptioned) February 7, 2016"

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Should we just start calling Man Utd "David De Gea + 10"? He's been outstanding today.

— Ryan Bailey (@RyanJayBailey) February 7, 2016"

Time looked to be running out for Guus Hiddink's side until Costa escaped his marker and grabbed a dramatic late equaliser:

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DIEGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

— ChelseaFansChannel (@ChelseaFansYT) February 7, 2016"

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Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United #Costa pic.twitter.com/z25BK6YM58

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016"

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#ThatMomentWhen Diego Costa’s about to break your heart. pic.twitter.com/v5hQskZJvv

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 7, 2016"

"

Costa scores, scratches his balls and holds his fingers under an old woman's nose, then stomps on a kitten to celebrate!

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 7, 2016"

Juan Mata was then substituted to a standing ovation from both sets of supporters, having spent an enjoyable two-and-a-half years in west London:

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Juan Mata getting a standing ovation from the #CFC fans as he comes off.

— Garry Hayes (@garryhayes) February 7, 2016"

Chelsea pushed for a winner, but United held firm. The two sides left with a point each.

[Twitter]