Diego Costas injury-time equaliser denied Manchester United victory at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.A stunning Jesse Lingard strike looked to have won Louis van Gaals side all three points but - after a flurry of chances at either end - a climatic finish saw Costa snatch a point for the hosts. Here, we take a look at the major talking points from the game - and what the result means for both sides... Uniteds top-four hopes dented Louis van Gaal and Ryan Giggs show their frustration at Chelseas leveller It is unbelievable that we dont reward ourselves, said a frustrated Louis van Gaal after watching his side pegged back in the final moments against Chelsea.Victory would have moved United to within four points of the Champions League qualifying spots but instead Van Gaal was left blasting his sides wastefulness in attack and lack of composure in defence after Costas late leveller.United had 17 shots on goal and really should have added to Lingards superb opener. But instead, they are facing a six-point gap to fourth-placed Manchester City and a surely insurmountable 12-point deficit on leaders Leicester.When you are playing well and not making the gap [on the top four] smaller, its frustrating, said Van Gaal.Terry denied penalty - and contract talks John Terry celebrates with Costa On his first return to Stamford Bridge since announcing he may be leaving the club this summer, John Terry was given a heros welcome by the Chelsea fans. They would have lifted the roof off had his first-half strike flashed into the net, rather than cannoned off Daley Blinds arm.In the end, United escaped without a penalty awarded against them and Terry was denied his moment. Chelsea fans paid tribute to skipper John Terry After the game, Terry revealed he has no communication with the club at the moment but, typically, remains focused on the teams performances on the field. Chelseas reluctance to open negotiations with their soon-to-be-out-of-contract skipper has left Graeme Souness bemused.I cannot believe John Terry wont be there next year, said the Sky Sports pundit. I cant think of one reason why they wouldnt want him here. If its solely down to football reasons he has to be here. It would be a mistake at every level if you get rid of John Terry. John Terry says there has been no recent dialogue with Chelsea about a new deal but he still hopes to stay Costa does it again for HiddinkDiego Costas transformation under Guus Hiddink has been quite remarkable. The Spain strikers injury-time equaliser against Manchester United was his sixth goal in his last seven Premier League games. Hed managed just three in his previous 14 this season.No doubt the simultaneous return to form of Cesc Fabregas has helped. The international team-mates combined for Costas goal on Sunday, just as they had for the strikers goal against Everton in the previous home game. Fabregas back on form Cesc Fabregas made more passes than any other player (65) with an 87.7 per cent passing accuracy. However, much like Chelseas unbeaten run under Hiddink - which has now stretched to 11 games - its winning that counts. The Dutchman is still to oversee a home win in his second stint in charge and the Blues remain in the bottom half, after recording a fourth home draw in a row for the first time in Premier League history.Both keepers impress David de Gea and his opposite number Thibaut Courtois impressed on Sunday For all of the problems Chelsea and Manchester United face, they can at least rely on their world-class goalkeepers.Thibaut Courtois was forced into six saves during the match, including a stunner to deny Anthony Martial and a couple of impressive stops from Rooney and Lingard efforts.At the other end, David de Gea parried powerful efforts from Branislav Ivanovic and Cesc Fabregas before stopping Costas near-post effort at the death.We saw some fantastic saves today, said Sky Sports Alan Smith. Courtois pulled off a stunner in the first-half, while De Gea knows hes one of the best and his reactions are second to none.Zouma injury opens a spot for Cahill Kurt Zouma is treated after injuring his knee A nasty-looking injury to Kurt Zouma marred an entertaining game. Only Cesar Azpilicueta and Willian have started more games for Chelsea in the Premier League this season, but the France international seems set for a significant spell out after landing awkwardly on his right leg.[On Monday] we will know more, Hiddink said after the game. But if you have this injury then its bad. Lets see. Its a hyper extension and thats always bad. I had the same problem once and it hurts a lot. We will see tomorrow. Gus Hiddink says the injury suffered by Kurt Zouma does not look good Zoumas absence may hand Gary Cahill an opportunity, though. The England international was awarded a four-year contract in December but has only started one Premier League game since Hiddink took charge.He had only been on the field for two minutes when Lingard scored for United - with England boss Roy Hodgson watching on - but is now likely to be presented with a run of games in which to convince his managers for both club and country that he still has plenty to offer. Also See:WATCH: Did Depay cost United?WATCH: LVGs rant at reporterWholesale New Balance Australia . Just as Montreal was settling into the first full working week of a new year, the Impact announced the appointment of their new head coach. New Balance Australia Shoes From China . Malkin got tangled up with Detroits Luke Glendening early in the third period and his left skate took the brunt of collision with the boards behind Pittsburghs net. http://www.newbalancesaleaustralia.com/ . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. Cheap New Balance Australia . The 26-year-old Ireland striker, who has four goals this season, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with his new club. Discount New Balance Australia . Kyle Denbrook, a soccer player from Saint Marys University, took the CIS male athlete of the week honour. Stanley, a fourth-year business administration student from Charlottetown, scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Dalhousie on Friday and tallied again in a 1-0 win over Saint Marys on Sunday.DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets retired the No. 55 jersey of finger-wagging, shot-blocker extraordinaire Dikembe Mutombo in a halftime ceremony on Saturday.Mutombo was drafted by the Nuggets with the No. 4 overall pick in 1991, and he played five seasons with the team. Besides his trademark finger wag, Mutombo is probably best remembered for lying on the court and clutching the ball over his head after the eighth-seeded Nuggets upset top-seeded Seattle during the 1993-94 playoffs.Mutombos number was retired by Atlanta last season.The Nuggets wore their Rainbow Skyline throwback uniforms to honor Mutombo. The team also presented him with a painting and aa $50,000 check for his foundation.ddddddddddddhe 7-foot-2 Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots over his stellar NBA career. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.Mutombo became the fifth player in Nuggets history to have his jersey raised to the rafters, joining Byron Beck (40), Alex English (2), Dan Issel (44) and David Thompson (33). Coach Doug Moe had No. 432 raised up to the roof, too, in commemoration of his franchise-record number of wins.The Associated Press contributed to this report.? ' ' '
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