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Chelsea Drop Points As Anichebe Scores From The Bench Again

Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe scored a late equaliser to deny Chelsea an opportunity to open a four-point lead  at the top of the table as they were held 1-1 by West Bromwich Albion Tuesday.

Branislav Ivanovic opened the scoring at The Hawthorns, but the Blues were unable to build on that advantage and saw Victor Anichebe step off the bench to restore parity.

The Baggies, having slipped into the bottom three over the weekend, set out to contain and frustrate their high-flying opponents, and they executed their game plan perfectly until switching off seconds before the interval.

Branislav Ivanovic swept home following David Luiz’s flick from Willian’s corner to give the visitors a deserved lead right on the dot of first half.

West Brom offered much more of an attacking threat after the restart and, having been knocking on the door for some time, saw substitute Victor Anichebe haul them level three minutes from time as he glanced a Saido Berahino cross in off the post.

Anichebe’s goal has however, moved West Brom out of the relegation zone, while Chelsea stand the risk of losing their leadership at the top of the table if either Arsenal or Manchester City win their game tomorrow.

The Gunners host Champions, United while City welcome Sunderland at the Etihad.