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Tom Coley

Petr Cech shows Chelsea loyalty amid title race as Arsenal benefit from Manchester Derby result

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has hit out at officials who allowed Bruno Fernandes' equalising goal in the Manchester Derby to stand. The Portuguese international levelled for Manchester United after substitute Jack Grealish had put the visitors ahead early in the second half.

The game appeared to swing on the decision too, with Marcus Rashford scoring the winner minutes later after an unsettled City defence was breached once more. Arsenal fans won't be complaining, as the United win means they can stretch the lead at the top to eight points with a win over Tottenham in the North London Derby on Sunday.

Chelsea fans have less allegiance to either side in the derby but may have wished to see Pep Guardiola's men take victory in order to dampen the spirits of Arsenal, who are looking to secure a first league title in 20 years.

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