Hello and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Premier League showdown between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Once upon a time in the not too distant past this was a clash between two title rivals, but this term that is clearly not the case as the side 13th in the table hosts fifth. The Red Devils have come under fire for their less than inspiring style of play leading to continual speculation over the future of boss Louis van Gaal. The man being tipped to replace him started the season looking to defend the title with Chelsea, but inner turmoil and terrible results meant Jose Mourinho's second spell at the Bridge came to an inauspicious end. The Blues have improved dramatically since Guus Hiddink took over as short-term coach and will be hoping to heap more pressure on LVG here, while continuing their rise back up the table. United are fifth and need the points to keep within touching distance of fourth spot. Kick off 4pm GMT.

Premier League / Matchday 25

Stamford Bridge / 07.02.2016

Chelsea

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Manchester United

D. Costa(90+1')

J. Lingard(61')

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ByPaul Hassall

Updated 07/02/2016 at 18:27 GMT

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Clinical Costa.

Image credit: Reuters

90+7'

FT: Chelsea 1-1 Man United. Diego Costa rescues a point for the hosts after Lingard had looked to have won it for United. Both keepers were magnificent throughout with Courtois keeping the home side in it for long spells. De Gea saved the day as Chelsea pressed late on. What this does for LVG's future remains to be seen but United are six points off the Champions League places while Chelsea are unbeaten in 10 under Hiddink.

90+6'

SAVE! Costa wrestles his way into the area and cuts inside to let fly with a low drive that De Gea beats away at his near post. Incredible from the United stopper.

90+5'

MAN UTD SUB: Herrera on, Mata off.

90+4'

Costa gets his reward after a quiet afternoon. He's found his scoring touch under Hiddink.

90+3'

Willian with another delivery but this time it's right under De Gea. Respite for the visitors.

90+2'

Still time for Chelsea to win this. The hosts on the front foot now.

90+1'

GOAL!!! Costa levels it up for the Blues! Fabregas's flick through finds its way into the path of Costa who keeps a cool head to move beyond the challenge of Borthwick Jackson and De Gea to tuck home from a narrow angle.

90'

Six minutes added.

89'

CHELSEA CHANCE! Costa thumps a header wide at the far post after rising brilliantly to meet Willian's right-wing free kick. Big chance missed to rescue a point.

88'

United edging closer to what could be a HUGE win for LVG.

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UNITED SUB: Lingard the hero of the hour, replaced by Depay.

86'

Chelsea pressing but lacking the key pass to unlock United so far.

85'

Groans of frustration from the crowd as the resulting set piece is easily ushered clear at the near post by the visitors.

84'

Willian fires it in with venom but United once again defend well. Corner ball!

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Smalling booked for appearing to block the ball with has hand while prone on the floor. Free kick to Chelsea on the left wing.

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Lingard has been flourishing of late.

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