Last-minute thrillers render Chelsea win

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　　After the last a few minutes, those who like Chelsea would smile and cheer in satisfactory at a 2-1 result over Wolverhampton, whereas disappointed Arsenal supporters had to throw away the TV controller and cover up their faces to swallow a 1-2 defeat by Fulham.

　　Frank Lampard acted as the savior of the Blues³ again on Monday, whose last-minute goal at Molineux presented the team a first victory in as many as five matches.

　　After a poor start which almost gave the opponent an opener, Chelsea rallied up to gain absolute command of the match. At the beginning of the second half, Ramires struck the ball into the top corner. However, the persistent⁴ Wolves pulled themselves together and levelled the score at the 84th minute.

　　Three minutes later, Lampard proved his value again by receiving Ashley Cole's brilliant cross, lashing⁵ the ball into gate from close range and sealing the final victory.

　　"It was an important win based on recent results," said Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas after the match. "The team showed good strength of character to come back from negative results and to come away with a win today has a special flavor."

　　In another match, the visiting Gunners dominated the first half with a header from Laurent Koscielny. But situation changed after an Arsenal player was showed a red card, a scene so familiar to fans of the powerhouses, and Fulham were seemingly encouraged. At the 85th minute, Steve Sidwell headed an equalizer. But this is not the end of Gunners' nightmare. At the last minute of the injury time, Bobby Zambora, receiving pass from Stephen Kelly, volleyed a sensational⁷ finisher to lead his side a 2-1 success amid fanatic⁸ screams of spectators.

　　Arsenal were hence kicked out from the elite⁹ club of top four. Also on Monday, the Swansea beat Aston Villa⁶ 2-0, Blackburn lost against Stoke at 1-2, and Queen's Park Ranger¹⁰ were defeated by Norwich with 1-2.

　　As of Monday night, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea were temporarily ranked respectively in the top four. The following matches shall start two days later.

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