02.02.2010
Chelsea held by Hull


Chelsea's Ivorian forward Didier Drogba(L) is challenged by Hull City's English defender Anthony Gardner during their English Premier League football match at The KC Stadium in Hull.
Chelsea's hopes of opening up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League were dashed on Tuesday when Carlo Ancelotti's side were held to a 1-1 draw at Hull.
Relegation-threatened Hull stunned the leaders by taking a 29th-minute lead when Stephen Mouyokolo powered home from a corner.
Didier Drogba, making his first appearance since his return from the African Nations Cup, equalised with a free-kick three minutes before half-time for his eighth goal in his last nine matches for the club.
However, Chelsea were unable to convert their second-half pressure into a winner.
The draw leaves Chelsea two points clear of Manchester United and six clear of third-placed Arsenal, who visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Source: © 2010 AFP - Paul Ellis
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