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In a pulsating London derby, Chelsea managed to avoid defeat and preserve a point against a rampant spurs side who had beaten all the London clubs prior to this game. It was vital Chelsea didnt lose as they couldnt afford the gap Evgeny Kuznetsov Women Jersey on the leaders to increase if they had any title ambitions. However just like the city game they didnt get off to the best of starts when Emmanuel Adebayor gave the hosts an early lead as Harry Redknapps side threatened to overrun Chelsea in their pursuit of Premier League pace-setters Manchester City and Manchester United.After that goal Spurs took control and started to bo s the next 20 minutes and had looked likely to dominate the game. However The Blues stood firm and recovered to equalise through Daniel Sturridge against the run of play Coles overlapping run was finished off expertly by the gifted Sturridge. However much could be spoken about the defending, schoolboy at best as A suo- ekotto switched of allowing Sturridge to get the goal side of him and nick an important equaliser. Before half-time the blues were left frustrated as Didier Drogba struck Tom Wilson Jersey the woodwork shortly after they levelled, then Ramires wasted two perfect opportunities in the second half.The second half, Chelsea started Justin Williams Men Jersey to take control. The fact that Redknapp was also deprived of a key figure for the restart of the second half, as Rafael van der Vaart succumbed to a hamstring injury, didnt help Spurs. On the flip side Roman Pavlyuchenko was given another chance after scoring the winner against Sunderland at the weekend to prove his worth.However in spite of the changes, Chelsea made the improved start after the interval as Friedel was forced into making two saves in a matter of seconds, first from Ramires as he raced through and then from Terrys header as he met the resulting corner. Adebayor also had the ball in the net again just before the hour, only to see the effort ruled out after the tightest of offside calls.in my opinion it was Dale Hunter Men Jersey offside so there is no sympathy from me even though it was marginal when it came to whether it was onside or offside.In the end it was fitting that it was left to Terry to have the final say, as he blocked Adebayors shot on the line in the dying seconds to ensure Chelsea earned a deserved draw.And despite being subjected to taunts throughout the game from Spurs supporters, who to have their fair share of history, in my opinion shouldnt be judging, as people with gla s houses shouldnt throw stones. The defender unsurprisingly won prolonged backing from the visiting fans before throwing his shirt to them at the final whistle.The deadlock isnt ideal outcome for Lucas Johansen Jersey either side, but the result was just. Spurs now stand seven points behind second-placed United with a game in hand, while Chelsea lie in fourth place. Inevitably, this could signal the end of their tittle challenge.