Mata weakens insurmountable lead

Manchester United were beaten at Old Trafford this morning by a Chelsea side chasing a top-four spot as the champions conceded a late winner to Juan Mata. It was the first time the Reds failed to score in a home league game since December 2009, against Aston Villa, and the hosts ended a clash that often lacked any real intensity with 10 men after Howard Webb decided to flash a red card at Rafael in the closing stages. Webb had also flashed three yellow cards during the game.